Acentos en español

Windows based PCs

From within Microsoft WORD:

  • For accented vowels:
    • Hold CTRL and tap the ' key.
    • Then type the vowel you wish to accent.
  • For ñ
    • hold down CTRL and SHIFT and press the ~
    • type n
  • For ¡
    • hold down CTRL and SHIFT and press the !
  • For ¿
    • hold down CTRL and SHIFT and press the ?
  • For ü
    • hold control and shift keys
    • hold : key
    • press u key

Windows based PCs

In all other programs:

You must hold down the ALT key while typing a four number code.

NOTE: Make sure you have number lock on.

NOTE: You must use the number keypad to the

right of your PC keyboard, not the row of

numbers above the alphabet keypad.

If you have a Laptop this keypad will usually be

contained within the right side of the letter

keyboard (you will have to put on number lock

to use it)

Mac computers

ACCENTS:

  • Hold "Option" and then type the letter "e"
  • Release, then type the vowel you want to accent.

Other Characters:

ñ

  • Hold "option" and type "n"
  • Release, then type "n" again

ü

  • Hold "option" and type "u"
  • Release, then type "u" again

¡

  • Hold "option" and type the !

¿

  • Hold "option" and type the ?