How to Type Accent Marks On Your Computer

It can be difficult to type foreign language words on a basic American QWERTY keyboard. Many languages have accent mark over some letters, that often make the meaning of the word. They are important for the meaning and pronuciation. Even though most of these accents are not shown on the keyboard, they can be typed out with just a few simple steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Keyboard
• Windows computer

1. Make sure your number lock key is on. Most computers have a little light that lights up to signify the num. lock is on.

2. While the number lock key is on, hold down the Alt. key and type the code that follows the letter or punctuation you need.

3. For capital letters:
   
   Ã - 0195
   Ñ - 0209
   Õ - 0213
   
   Á - 0193
   É - 0201
   Í - 0205
   Ó - 0211
   Ú - 0218
   
   Ü - 154

4. For lower case letters:
   
   ã - 0227
   ñ - 0241
   õ - 0245
   
   á - 160
   é - 130
   
   í - 161
   ó - 162
   ú - 163
   
   ü - 129

5. For punctuation, follow the same steps.
   
   ¿ - 168
   
   ¡ - 173

6. After you have typed the necessary code release the Alt. key. The letter or punctuation will show on the screen.