How to Create an Eszet Using Computer Keyboard

The Eszett is one of the letters that exist in the German alphabet.

The Eszett, or ß, is a German character that represents an "ss" or "sharp s" sound in the German language. It is generally accepted that ß is a ligature that combines the letters f and z together. Today, the letter is still used in German spoken in Germany and Austria, among other places, but German-speaking countries such as Switzerland and Liechtenstein have reformed the language to abolish ß with the letters "ss." Since ß is still used in Germany, it is useful to know how to type the letter quickly using both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.

Instructions

Windows

1. Press down the "alt" key.

2. Press in the numbers "225" or "0223" on the keypad with the alt key held.

3. Release the "alt" key and the letter ß should appear.

Mac OS X

1. Press down the "option" key.

2. Press the letter "s."

3. Release the "option" key and continue typing, with the ß letter appearing where the cursor was.

References

• Typefoundary: Eszett or ß