How to type French accents

To type French accents, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Keyboard Shortcuts:

Most computer keyboards have built-in keyboard shortcuts for typing French accents. For example, on a Windows computer, you can type “Alt + 130” for é, “Alt + 138” for è, “Alt + 136” for ê, and “Alt + 0235” for ë.

On a Mac, you can use the “Option” key along with a specific letter to produce accents, such as “Option + e” followed by “e” to produce “é”.

2. Special Character Map:

On both Windows and Mac, you can access a special character map or symbol viewer to insert accents and special characters.

To do this, simply go to “Insert” or “Special Characters” in your word processor or text editor and select the desired accent.

3. Online Tools:

There are also online tools and websites that allow you to type French accents without using keyboard shortcuts or special character maps.

Simply type the desired word or phrase into the tool and the accents will be automatically added.

Regardless of which method you choose, it is important to familiarize yourself with the proper placement and usage of accents in French in order to communicate effectively in the language.

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