Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde Letter
Ñ is the Latin capital letter N with a tilde, used in Spanish and other languages to represent a distinct sound.
U+00D1
Ñ is a distinctive Latin letter: N with a tilde. It has the Unicode code point U+00D1 and can be copied or inserted in text and UI quickly. Below you’ll find practical uses and reliable copy/paste options.
Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde Letter Meaning
Ñ (Latin Capital Letter N with Tilde) is a letter variant where a tilde is placed over “N.” In written languages that use it—most notably Spanish—Ñ represents a specific sound that is different from plain “N.” Because it is a single, dedicated character (not two separate symbols), it should be stored and processed as Unicode text to avoid spelling and display issues. You’ll typically encounter it in names, words, and labels, and developers may need the exact Unicode/escape forms (U+00D1, HTML entity, CSS and JavaScript escapes) to ensure consistent rendering across systems.
Common uses
- •Writing Spanish words and names that require the letter Ñ
- •Branding or product labels where accurate spelling matters
- •User interface text (buttons, form fields, headings) in multilingual apps
- •Social media handles or posts that include ñ/Ñ-specific spelling
- •Document and publishing content that must preserve Unicode characters
Examples
Ñ (N with Tilde) Symbol | Copy & Unicode Info
- ÑEspañol
- ÑAño
- ÑNiñez
- ÑPeña
- ÑSeñor
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00D1 | |
| HTML Entity | Ñ | |
| HTML Code | Ñ | |
| CSS | \00D1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0209 | |
| Decimal | 209 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde Letter (Ñ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 209 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00D1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00D1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00d1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ñ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde letter mean?
Ñ (Latin Capital Letter N with Tilde) is a letter variant where a tilde is placed over “N.” In written languages that use it—most notably Spanish—Ñ represents a specific sound that is different from plain “N.” Because it is a single, dedicated character (not two separate symbols), it should be stored and processed as Unicode text to avoid spelling and display issues. You’ll typically encounter it in names, words, and labels, and developers may need the exact Unicode/escape forms (U+00D1, HTML entity, CSS and JavaScript escapes) to ensure consistent rendering across systems.
What is the Unicode code point for Ñ?
Ñ is U+00D1.
How do I write Ñ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ñ
What is the CSS escape for Ñ?
Use: \\00D1
How do I insert Ñ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{00D1}