Laptop Accents - Spanish Basic Language Program (2024)

Laptop computers come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on your type of laptop, the way you type accents may vary.

For Laptops that have a traditional keyboard (like the type you see on a normal desktop PC):

• Use the normalAltcodes to type the accented characters.

If you are using aPC laptopyou will need to use thesecondary numeric keypadlocated in the center of your keyboard.

• Hold down yourShiftkey and press theNumLockkey (usually located in the top right corner of the keyboard). You should still be able to type normally on the keyboard.
• Add the accent by holding down theAltandFn(function) keys and then use thesecondary numeric keypadto type thenumeric sequence code(Alt-code).

Follow the instructions listedon this website.

If you continue to have problems please contact the Technology Coordinator via theHelp Formfor an appointment.

Here are a few more links that may help you type accents on both desktop and laptop computers using the Alt key:

• Special Characters — Alt Keyboard Sequences
• Special ALT Characters§

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