Mac OS X: Type an accented letter - Here's how
If you write frequently in French or Spanish on Mac OS X, you often have to type accented letters. In this practical tip, we explain how to write the Zirkumflex & Co.
How to type an accented letter on Mac OS X.
If you do not want to permanently paste letters from another alphabet using copy and paste, here are the most important key combinations:
- If you want to write an "é", hold down the [E] key.
- Shortly afterwards, a small window appears with the numbered options: [é è ê ë ė].
- Now select the number below for the special letter.
- For other special characters, press the respective basic letter on the keyboard and use the numbers to select the accent you are looking for.