ň n with caron (háček)
U+0148 · LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH CARON
How to type ň
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- No Alt code exists for ň (it is outside code page 1252). Use Alt+X in Word, the US-International layout, or copy it here.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 0148 then press Alt+X. The code turns into ň.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find ň, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- There is no Option shortcut for ň on the US keyboard layout.
- Press and hold
- ň does not appear in the press-and-hold menu of the English keyboard.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Option+v, then n.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 0148.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “n with caron (háček)” and double-click ň.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the n key, slide to ň, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later shows ň in the n popup; on Gboard it comes with the modern English list or an added Czech keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ň at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the n key, slide to ň, release.
- Tip: iOS 17 and later shows ň in the n popup; on Gboard it comes with the modern English list or an added Czech keyboard..
- Or just copy it
- Tap ň at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose v n (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 148, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 148, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “n with caron (háček)” or draw ň. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
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ň can be written as one code point (U+0148) or as n plus a combining mark. Normalise to NFC before comparing strings.
Words with ň
Czech
Slovak
Questions about ň
What is ň?
ň is the latin small letter n with caron (Unicode U+0148). It is the letter n with caron (háček). It is used in Czech and Slovak.
How do I type ň on Windows?
ň has no Alt code because it is not in Windows code page 1252. In Word type 0148 then press Alt+X, or copy the character from this page.
How do I type ň on a Mac?
Hold the n key on your Mac keyboard and pick ň from the pop-up accent menu, or use the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space).
How do I type ň on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the n key and slide to ň.
What is the HTML code for ň?
Use ň or the numeric entity ň (hex ň). In CSS write \148, in JavaScript \u0148.