Latin Small Letter N With Tilde Letter
ñ is the Latin small letter N with tilde, encoded as Unicode U+00F1.
U+00F1
The character “ñ” is a letter used in many languages that distinguish it from a plain “n.” This page helps you copy it reliably and understand common uses in everyday text.
Latin Small Letter N With Tilde Letter Meaning
ñ (Latin Small Letter N with Tilde) is a distinct letter formed by adding a tilde to the lowercase “n.” It is encoded in Unicode as U+00F1 (HTML entity: ñ). Because it is a single character, using “ñ” preserves correct spelling in languages where it represents a specific sound or spelling rule. In plain text and web content, it should not be replaced with “n,” since that can change the meaning of words and names. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode/HTML values so the character displays properly across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Spanish words and names that include the letter ñ (e.g., “año,” “señor”).
- •Typing Portuguese and other language content where ñ or similar conventions appear in proper names or loans.
- •Entering correct author, brand, or place names in documents and metadata.
- •Creating accurate UI labels, button text, or form placeholders for multilingual applications.
- •Posting properly spelled social media handles or captions that include ñ.
Examples
ñ (Latin Small Letter N with Tilde)
- ñEl año empieza en enero.
- ñ¿Dónde está la señora?
- ñCañón del río en verano.
- ñSeñales de tráfico en la calle.
- ñMi apellido es García.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00F1 | |
| HTML Entity | ñ | |
| HTML Code | ñ | |
| CSS | \00F1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0241 | |
| Decimal | 241 |
How to type Latin Small Letter N With Tilde Letter (ñ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 241 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00F1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00F1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00f1, 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 Small Letter N With Tilde letter mean?
ñ (Latin Small Letter N with Tilde) is a distinct letter formed by adding a tilde to the lowercase “n.” It is encoded in Unicode as U+00F1 (HTML entity: ñ). Because it is a single character, using “ñ” preserves correct spelling in languages where it represents a specific sound or spelling rule. In plain text and web content, it should not be replaced with “n,” since that can change the meaning of words and names. For developers, it’s important to use the correct Unicode/HTML values so the character displays properly across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode code point is ñ?
ñ is Unicode U+00F1 (LATIN SMALL LETTER N WITH TILDE).
How do I type ñ on the keyboard?
Keyboard shortcuts vary by OS and layout. You can also copy it directly from this page, or use the Unicode/HTML forms (e.g., ñ).
Is ñ the same as plain “n”?
No. ñ is a different letter and should not be replaced with “n” when spelling matters.
How can I use ñ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ñ (or the named entity ñ in many contexts).