Typing Spanish Special Characters
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On Regular Desktop Computers
Typing Spanish Characters using ALT key using a regular desktop computer:
- Turn on Num Lock if it is not already on.
- Hold down the ALT key.
- Type the number shown on the chart with your KEYPAD.
- Release the ALT key.
Your special character will appear.
Character |
Number |
|
á |
alt+ |
160 |
é |
alt+ |
130 |
í |
alt+ |
161 |
ó |
alt+ |
162 |
ú |
alt+ |
163 |
ñ |
alt+ |
164 |
Ñ |
alt+ |
165 |
ö |
alt+ |
148 |
¿ |
alt+ |
168 |
¡ |
alt+ |
173 |
¢ |
alt+ |
155 |
½ |
alt+ |
171 |
¼ |
alt+ |
172 |
° |
alt+ |
248 |
÷ |
alt+ |
246 |
For Laptop Computers
- Hold down the Fn key and the ALT key.
- Type the number shown on the chart above using the embedded numberpad (small blue numbers on the keyboard).
- Release the Fn and ALT key.
Your special character will appear.