How to Type the Letter (Ñ) on a Computer, Laptop, or Smartphone

Instructions for Typing the Enye Letter () on a Computer, Laptop, or Smartphone

Technology Article by Venus Zoletain Juander How, Reviewed on 9/10/2022

Spain had an impact on Philippine culture, as seen by the Spanish-derived letter enye (or en), which is one of the influences.

The names of persons (Nia and Iigo), places (Paraaque and Las Pias), streets (Doa Julia Vargas Avenue), and more all contain this foreign letter that we use as if it were our own.

Enye, or the letter n with a tilde, is not present on Philippine keyboards for computers and cellphones despite though it is part of the contemporary Filipino alphabet.

If there isn't a specific key for typing enye, how do you do it?

A specific keyboard combination will be required. Depending on the computer you're using and the operating system, there are different ways to input this unusual character.

Too technical to be real? No need to panic or get nervous!

To save having to Google it again, here is a short instruction on how to type enye quickly and accurately.

A Quick Look at the Enye Copy-and-Paste Shortcut

You don't want to have to remember multiple keyboard shortcuts to make a single letter, do you? The simplest method for obtaining an enye is to simply duplicate either the capital or small letter n with the tilde below. Choose your preferred uppercase letter for the copy button, and then press Ctrl + V to paste it into your document.

Easy peasy, right?

Use these shortcuts, though, only if you're short on time. To avoid returning to this page again, it is still preferable to learn how to type this letter manually. Do you want to discover the simple way to type the letter enye (which is the letter n with a tilde)? Then continue reading our in-depth instructions below by scrolling down!

Getting Started with Enye on a Computer Keyboard in Part I

1. How to Use Numpad to Enter the Character / on a Windows 10 Laptop or Computer

A numeric keypad is it available on your Windows laptop or desktop computer? Using your keyboard, follow these simple steps to quickly type "Ñ/ñ":

The numeric keypad can be activated by pressing the Num Lock key. When pressing the Num Lock key, hold down the Fn or Shift keys if nothing happens.

In order to type 164 or 0241, hold down the Alt key. Thus, a will result Ñ

2. How to Type "/" Without a Numpad on a Windows 10 Laptop or Computer

a. Utilize the Character Map app.

You can utilize Windows 10's Character Map if your PC lacks a numeric keypad. This is how:

1.The taskbar's Windows icon should be clicked (or press the Windows key).

2. Click Windows Accessories > Character Map after scrobbling down.

The Character Map app's bottom-right corner is where you may find the.

It's harder to find the capital enye. To find it quickly, click the Search button, type "n" in the Search bar, and then pick "Advanced View" at the bottom of the Character Map. The rightmost side is where the is.

3. Using Enye in Microsoft Word

On a Word document, adding a / is simple. Just carry out these actions:

Press the Ctrl, Shift, and tilde () keys at the same time.

Turn all three keys off.

To make a N (Shift + n) or n, press the key combination.

Choose the "Insert" tab from the top menu as an alternative. In the top right corner, select "Symbol" and then "More Symbols."

Use the "Subset" drop-down menu to select "Latin-1 Supplement" to limit the results. To put the letter into your Word document, choose the Enye letter and click the Insert button.