N with Tilde (ñ)
HTML entity for n with tilde (ñ). Learn how to use ñ or ñ in HTML for Spanish text and proper names.
Letter
ñ
N with Tilde
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ñ |
| HTML Entity | ñ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ñ |
| Unicode | U+00F1 |
| CSS Content | \00F1 |
| Category | Letter |
About N with Tilde
The letter ñ (lowercase n with tilde) is a letter in the Spanish alphabet, where it represents a palatal nasal sound (like "ny" in "canyon"). It is also used in several other languages including Basque, Galician, Filipino, and Breton.
In HTML, insert this character using ñ, ñ, or ñ. The named entity ñ has been part of the HTML specification since its earliest versions and is universally supported. For the uppercase version (Ñ), use Ñ or Ñ.
The letter ñ is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block. In Spanish, omitting the tilde changes the meaning of words entirely: "año" means "year" while "ano" is a different word. The tilde is not optional in Spanish; it represents a distinct letter of the alphabet, not merely a decoration.
In CSS, use "\00F1" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. This character is essential for websites serving Spanish-speaking audiences, which represent a significant portion of global internet users. Screen readers pronounce it correctly when the language is properly set to Spanish.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the N with Tilde: ñ</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the N with Tilde: ñ</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the N with Tilde: ñ</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\00F1";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for N with Tilde?
The N with Tilde (ñ) can be inserted using the named entity ñ, the numeric code ñ, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ñ in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\00F1". For example: content: "\00F1";
What is the Unicode code point for N with Tilde?
The Unicode code point for N with Tilde is U+00F1. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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