Uppercase Spanish Letter
Capital Ñ — Copy, Alt Code & Keyboard Shortcuts
Everything you need to copy or type the uppercase letter Ñ, on any keyboard, operating system, or phone.
Reference
Character information
Every technical representation of capital Ñ in one table.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | Ñ |
| Character name | Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde |
| Unicode code point | U+00D1 |
| Decimal | 209 |
| Hexadecimal | D1 |
| UTF-8 | 0xC3 0x91 |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 0x00D1 |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 0x000000D1 |
| ASCII available | No — outside the 0–127 ASCII range |
| HTML entity (named) | Ñ |
| HTML entity (decimal) | Ñ |
| HTML entity (hex) | Ñ |
| CSS escape | \00D1 |
| JavaScript escape | \u00D1 |
| URL percent-encoding (UTF-8) | %C3%91 |
By Device
Keyboard shortcuts for every platform
Pick your device below for the exact keys to press.
Windows
Alt Code
Hold Alt and type 0209 on the numeric keypad, then release.
Mac
Option Sequence
Press Option + N, then press Shift + N to get the capital letter.
Linux
IBus Unicode Input
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00D1, then press Enter or Space.
Android
Long-Press
Press and hold the N key on your keyboard, then slide up to select Ñ.
iPhone / iPad
Long-Press
Tap and hold the N key until accent options appear, then slide to Ñ.
Chromebook
Accent Key Combo
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00d1, then press Enter.
Windows Specific
Alt code, explained
Alt + 0209
The four-digit code 0209 is the correct sequence for capital Ñ. The leading zero matters — it tells Windows to use the ANSI/Latin-1 code page rather than the older DOS/OEM page.
Alt + 0209Alt + 165 (legacy)
In some older DOS-era code pages, Alt+165 also produced Ñ. This is inconsistent on modern systems, so Alt+0209 is the reliable choice today.
Alt + 165Numeric keypad required
Alt codes only work with the numeric keypad — the number row above your letters will not work. Laptops without a keypad often need a hidden Num Lock/Fn layer, or you can use the Character Map utility instead.
Common mistakes
Typing the numbers before pressing Alt, using the top number row, forgetting the leading zero, or having Num Lock off are the most frequent reasons Alt+0209 fails to produce Ñ.
Web & Code
Using Ñ in HTML
Three interchangeable ways to write the character in a web page.
ÑÑÑExample markup
<h1>MaÑana</h1>
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Standard
Unicode details
Code point
U+00D1Part of the Latin-1 Supplement block, one of the earliest additions to Unicode.
UTF-8 bytes
0xC3 0x91Encoded as two bytes in UTF-8, since it falls outside the single-byte ASCII range.
UTF-16
0x00D1Fits in a single 16-bit code unit — no surrogate pair needed.
UTF-32
0x000000D1Stored as one 32-bit unit, padded with leading zeros.
Nearby Letters
Related characters
Other N variants you might also need.
Utilities
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Capital Ñ?
Capital Ñ is the uppercase form of the Spanish letter N with a tilde (~) above it. It’s called “Latin Capital Letter N With Tilde” in Unicode and is a distinct letter in Spanish, not just a decorated N.
How do I type Capital Ñ?
The method depends on your device: use Alt+0209 on Windows, Option+N then Shift+N on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+U then 00D1 on Linux, or long-press the N key on most phone keyboards.
How do I copy Capital Ñ?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page. Ñ is copied to your clipboard instantly and you can paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.
What is the Alt code?
The Windows Alt code for capital Ñ is Alt+0209, typed on the numeric keypad while holding Alt. Num Lock must be turned on for it to work.
What is the Unicode?
The Unicode code point for capital Ñ is U+00D1, which is decimal 209 and hexadecimal D1.
What is the HTML entity?
You can write Ñ in HTML using the named entity Ñ or the numeric entities Ñ and Ñ.
How to type Ñ on Mac?
Press Option+N to select the accent mode, then type Shift+N to produce the capital letter Ñ.
How to type Ñ on Windows?
Hold the Alt key and type 0209 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. You can also use Character Map or a Spanish keyboard layout.
How to type Ñ on a phone?
On both iPhone and Android, press and hold the letter N on the on-screen keyboard until a popup of accented options appears, then slide to select Ñ.
Difference between Ñ and N?
N and Ñ are two separate letters in the Spanish alphabet. Ñ represents a distinct palatal nasal sound, similar to the “ny” in “canyon”, while N represents a standard nasal sound.
Is Ñ a Unicode character?
Yes. Ñ is defined at Unicode code point U+00D1 and has been part of the standard since its earliest versions, within the Latin-1 Supplement block.
Can I use Ñ in HTML?
Yes. You can type Ñ directly into HTML if your document uses UTF-8 encoding, or use the entity Ñ for maximum compatibility with older systems.
Does Ñ work in file names and URLs?
Most modern operating systems and browsers support Ñ in file names and URLs, though it’s often percent-encoded as %C3%91 in UTF-8 web addresses for compatibility.
Why won’t Alt+0209 work on my keyboard?
Alt codes require a numeric keypad with Num Lock on. Laptops without a dedicated keypad often need a function-lock key, or you can use an on-screen keyboard or Character Map instead.