How to type French accents on my Mac keyboard

You can type French accents on a Mac keyboard by using a combination of keystrokes. Here’s how:

1. Accent aigu (é):

Press and hold the “e” key, then type “e” again.

2. Accent grave (è):

Press and hold the “option” key and the “`” key (located on the left side of the 1 key), then type “e”.

3. Accent circonflexe (ê):

Press and hold the “option” key and the “^” key (located on the left side of the 6 key), then type “e”.

4. Accent tréma (ë):

Press and hold the “option” and “u” key, then type “e”.

You can also use the built-in Character Viewer on your Mac to insert accents by searching for the desired accent and clicking on it.

To open the Character Viewer, press “control” + “command” + “space”.

Note: These instructions may vary depending on the version of your Mac operating system and keyboard layout. If you are using a different keyboard layout, refer to the instructions provided by Apple or the manufacturer of your keyboard.

 

 

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