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How to Type ñ (n with a tilde) (ñ)
The letter ñ (n with a tilde) is a distinct letter in Spanish, in words like año, señor, and jalapeño.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0241
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + N, then N
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric ñ · Unicode U+00F1Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's ñ (n with a tilde)!
When you'll use it
- Spanish words (año, mañana)
- Names (Peña, Muñoz)
- Place names (España)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ñ (n with a tilde)? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0241 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get ñ.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + N, then N.
What's the HTML code for ñ? Use ñ or the numeric entity ñ (Unicode U+00F1).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, copy the symbol from this page, use your OS emoji/symbol picker (Windows key + . or Mac Control + Command + Space), or the HTML entity on the web.