Macintosh Accent Codes
This list is organized by Accent type. The sample shows a letter with that accent, and the Notes present any special comments about using that accent.
For the Template, the symbol “V” means any vowel. The format is to hold the first two keys down simultaneously, release, then type the vowel you wish to be accented.
| ACCENT | SAMPLE | TEMPLATE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | ó Ó | Option+E, V | |
| Circumflex | ô Ô | Option+I, V | |
| Grave | ò Ò | Option+`, V | |
| Tilde | õ Õ | Option+N, V | Only works with “n,N,o,O,a,A“ |
| Umlaut | ö Ö | Option+U, V |
Example 1: To input the letter ó, hold down the Option key, then the E key. Release both keys then type lowercase o.
Example 2: To input the letter Ó, hold down the Option key, then the E key. Release both keys then type capital O.