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You have a few options for writing characters with accent marks.
1. The easy but slow method. There are little numerical codes that you can memorize (or write on a sticky note). To use them, hold down the Alt key while you type the numbers, then when you let go of Alt, the character should appear. You must use the number pad (make sure Num Lock is on) rather than the horizontal row of numbers above the letters. Here are some common codes for French:
é = 0233, è = 0232, ç = 0231, à = 0224, ê = 0234
2. The even easier but even slower method. Windows has a little application called Character Map. On my computer (Vista) it can be found under Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools. (I put a shortcut for it on my "quick launch" bar.) You can click on whatever character you want, then click "Select" to put it in the text box, then click "Copy" and paste it (Ctrl + v) into whatever you want. You can also see the 4-digit Alt code in the lower right.
3. The BEST method if you plan on typing in a foreign language on a regular basis. Go into the Control Panel and find where you can make changes to the keyboard. You can add additional input languages, which you will be able to switch back and forth to using the language bar, which is easily dockable on the right of the start bar. You can also assign almost any key combination to act as a shortcut to switch between languages. Now you can make your keyboard act like it was from Another Country! For example, on keyboards in France, the é character is where our 2 key is, so if you're in the French keyboard mode, pressing 2 will produce the é. Also, a few of the letters are in different spots (for example, Q and A have switched places), so it could take a while to get used to, but if you're a touch typist you should have no problem.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoPress the right-alt key and then, ON THE NUMERIC KEYPAD, type 0233, which should give you é.
In Windows, go to Accessories, Character Map; this will give you the option of entering ANY special character into the "copy" window, and then paste it into your application.
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Is there an accent over the e or the a in Sade?
Its over the e.
What is the over the e in fiancee?
It is an accent mark, it this case it's an E with an acute accent.
Can you put an accent over the e in the name sydnee?
Yes, you can simply add an accent over the "e" to write "Sydnée."
What is the accent mark over the e called?
The accent mark over the letter "e" is called an acute accent. It is used in various languages to indicate stress or pronunciation changes.
Is there an accent in tambien?
Yes, over the e
Does merci have an accent?
Yes, the word "merci" has an accent, specifically an acute accent over the letter "e" - merci.
Where is the accent in fiancee?
Fiance with one e (and an accent) is the masculine. Fiancee is the feminine, with an accent over the first e. I can't figure out how to type accents on windows, though :-/
What is the' over the e in french called?
The accent over the "e" in French is called "accent aigu." It changes the pronunciation of the vowel to make it sound more like "ay" in English.
What is the purpose of the accent mark?
It emphasizes the part of the word where the accent is. for example Ingles. Without the accent it would simply be "Ingles." But the accent originally goes over the e. So you say the E with emphasis. "InglEs".
What is the french word for first?
PRIMER with an accent over the "e"
What does sta mean in spanish with an accent over the e?
It means "is".
Accent over certain vowels such as over the first e in the French name Lumière?
It's an accent grave which doesn't really affect the pronounciation like the other accent, aigue.
