N With Accent Marks on Keyboard (ñ, Ñ, ń, Ń, ň, Ň) — Windows, Mac, Word, Google Docs
“N with accents” means the letter N with a small mark added to change pronunciation or spelling in certain languages.
Most people who search “n with accent” actually mean ñ (N with tilde), used in Spanish words like niño and jalapeño.
But there are other “N with accent” letters too:
- ń (acute) — common in Polish and in some names
- ň (caron) — used in Czech/Slovak
- ǹ (grave) — less common, but you may see it in some writing systems
You can also copy any n with accent character below.
1-Minute Answer (fastest ways)
Copy/paste (works anywhere):
ñ Ñ ń Ń ň Ň ǹ Ǹ
Windows (fastest typing):
- ñ: Hold Alt and type 0241 on the numeric keypad → ñ
- Ñ: Hold Alt and type 0209 on the numeric keypad → Ñ
- No numpad? Use Character Map or Insert Symbol in Word.
Mac (fastest typing):
- Press and hold n (or N) → choose ñ (and any other n-variants your keyboard shows)
- Or open Character Viewer: Control + Command + Space, then search:
“n tilde”, “n acute”, “n caron”, “n grave”
Microsoft Word (reliable for all of them):
- Insert → Symbol
- Or use Unicode + Alt+X (Word on Windows): type the code, then press Alt + X
Examples: 00F1 → ñ, 0144 → ń, 0148 → ň, 01F9 → ǹ
Google Docs:
- Insert → Special characters → search: n tilde / n acute / n caron / n grave
iPhone/Android:
- Press and hold n → choose ñ (and other versions if shown)
Quick Reference (codes + best method)
Tip: If you’re not sure which one you need, start with ñ — it’s the most common “n with accent” people mean.
| Letter | Name | Unicode | Windows Alt code (if available) | Best Mac method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ñ / Ñ | N with tilde | U+00F1 / U+00D1 | Alt+0241 / Alt+0209 (numpad) (Alt+164/165 may also work on some setups) | Press-and-hold n/N or Character Viewer search n tilde |
| ń / Ń | N with acute | U+0144 / U+0143 | Often Word-only Alt codes (varies by app) | Character Viewer search n acute |
| ň / Ň | N with caron | U+0148 / U+0147 | Often Word-only Alt codes (varies by app) | Character Viewer search n caron |
| ǹ / Ǹ | N with grave | U+01F9 / U+01F8 | Often Word-only Alt codes (varies by app) | Character Viewer search n grave |
Copy and paste (quickest overall)
[INSERT: N With Accents Click-to-Copy Widget Here]
Click to copy, then paste anywhere.
A) How to type ñ / Ñ on Windows (main Windows focus)
Method 1: Alt code (fastest — requires a numeric keypad)
- Turn Num Lock ON.
- Place your cursor where you want the letter.
- Hold Alt.
- Type the code on the numeric keypad (not the top row numbers):
- Alt + 0241 → ñ
- Alt + 0209 → Ñ
- Release Alt.
Important: Alt codes require a real numeric keypad. Many laptops don’t have one.
Method 2: Character Map (works on any Windows PC)
- Click Start and search Character Map.
- Open it.
- Find ñ or Ñ (you can scroll or use “Advanced view” if available).
- Select it → Copy.
- Paste into your document: Ctrl + V.
Method 3: Add a Spanish keyboard (best long-term fix)
If you type Spanish often, add a Spanish keyboard in Windows settings. Once enabled, you can switch keyboards when needed and type ñ directly from the keyboard (exact key position depends on the layout).
B) How to type ń / Ń, ň / Ň, ǹ / Ǹ on Windows
For these less common “N with accents”, the most reliable Windows options are:
Option 1: Insert Symbol (Word/Office apps)
If you’re in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, use Insert → Symbol (steps below in the Word section).
Option 2: Character Map (works system-wide)
Character Map lets you copy ń Ń ň Ň ǹ Ǹ the same way as ñ/Ñ:
- Open Character Map
- Select the letter
- Copy → Paste
About Alt codes for these letters
Some sites list Alt codes for ń/ň/ǹ, but they can be inconsistent outside Microsoft Word (and sometimes depend on your app/keyboard setup). If you need a method that always works, use Character Map or Word’s Unicode Alt+X (below). How to Type N with Accent Lette…
C) How to type N with accents on Mac
Method 1: Press and hold (fastest)
- Place your cursor where you want the letter.
- Press and hold n (or N).
- If a small menu appears, choose the letter you want (like ñ).
If you don’t see ń/ň/ǹ there, use Character Viewer (next method).
Method 2: Character Viewer (reliable)
- Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer.
- Search using these exact terms:
- n tilde
- n acute
- n caron
- n grave
- Double-click the character to insert it.
Method 3: Add a language keyboard (best long-term)
If you regularly type Polish or Czech/Slovak, adding that keyboard layout on Mac is often the smoothest long-term solution.
D) How to insert these letters in Microsoft Word (Windows + Mac)
Method 1: Insert → Symbol (easy, visual)
- Open Word and place your cursor where you want the letter.
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Look for the letter you need (ñ, ń, ň, ǹ, and the uppercase versions).
- Double-click to insert.
Method 2 (Word on Windows): Unicode + Alt+X (advanced but very reliable)
This is one of the best methods when you know the Unicode code.
- Type the Unicode (no spaces).
- Press Alt + X.
- Word converts it into the letter.
Use these:
- 00F1 → ñ
- 00D1 → Ñ
- 0144 → ń
- 0143 → Ń
- 0148 → ň
- 0147 → Ň
- 01F9 → ǹ
- 01F8 → Ǹ
E) Excel + Google Sheets (best options)
Best method: copy/paste
Copy the letter from the quick copy section (or widget), then paste into your cell.
Excel/Sheets formula method: UNICHAR (useful for building text)
You can generate the letter using Unicode code points:
=UNICHAR(241)→ ñ=UNICHAR(209)→ Ñ
Note: This is usually for display/text (names, labels, language examples), not for math.
F) PowerPoint (short)
- Best: copy/paste
- Or: Insert → Symbol (same idea as Word)
G) Google Docs (short)
- Go to Insert → Special characters
- Search:
- n tilde
- n acute
- n caron
- n grave
- Click the character to insert it.
H) iPhone + Android (short)
- Press and hold n → choose ñ (and ń/ň if your keyboard shows them)
- If you don’t see the one you need:
- Add a Spanish/Polish/Czech keyboard in your phone settings, or
- Use copy/paste
I) Chromebook (short)
- Easiest: copy/paste
- Or in Google Docs: Insert → Special characters and search n tilde / n acute / n caron / n grave
Which one do you need? (quick chooser)
- Spanish → ñ (niño, jalapeño, año)
- Polish → ń
- Czech/Slovak → ň
- Not sure? Copy each one (ñ, ń, ň) into your word and compare which matches what you’re trying to write.
Troubleshooting
1) Alt codes not working on Windows
Common reasons:
- Your keyboard has no numeric keypad
- Num Lock is OFF
- You used the top number row (it won’t work for Alt codes)
Fix: Use Character Map or Insert → Symbol instead.
2) Press-and-hold doesn’t show the accent on Mac/phone
- Use Character Viewer (Mac) or add the right language keyboard
- Some keyboards only show the most common variant (often ñ) until you change layout
3) You’re getting the wrong “n with accent”
Remember:
- ñ (tilde) ≠ ń (acute) ≠ ň (caron)
They are different letters in different languages.
4) The letter shows as a box ☐
That usually means your font doesn’t support that character.
Fix: switch to a more common font (like Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman).
FAQ (quick answers)
How do I type ñ on Windows?
Use Alt+0241 on the numeric keypad, or copy/paste, or Character Map.
What is the Alt code for Ñ?
Alt+0209 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type ń or ň?
Best options: Character Map (Windows), Character Viewer (Mac), or Word Unicode + Alt+X.
How do I type n with accent on Mac/iPhone?
Press and hold n and select the letter, or use Character Viewer on Mac.
How do I insert these in Word/Google Docs?
- Word: Insert → Symbol, or Unicode + Alt+X (Windows)
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search the accent name
Quick recap
- Fastest overall: copy/paste (or the click-to-copy widget)
- Windows best for ñ/Ñ: Alt+0241 / Alt+0209 (numpad required)
- Word (Windows) best for all: Unicode + Alt+X
- Mac best: press-and-hold or Character Viewer
- Google Docs best: Insert → Special characters