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How to use accent marks on a PC

How to use accent marks on a PC. Ever wonder how to use accent marks or other common Spanish language characters on your PC? There are several ways. This tutorial will explain how to use alt key combinations. NEXT. Place the cursor. Place the cursor where you want the symbol. BACK. NEXT.

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How to use accent marks on a PC

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  1. How to use accent marks on a PC Ever wonder how to use accent marks or other common Spanish language characters on your PC? There are several ways. This tutorial will explain how to use alt key combinations. NEXT

  2. Place the cursor Place the cursor where you want the symbol BACK NEXT

  3. Using the alt keys Locate an alt key on the keyboard. There are two. BACK NEXT

  4. Number lock Make sure the number lock is on BACK NEXT

  5. Character Code Find the four digit number for the character you want BACK NEXT

  6. Alt key and number Holding the alt key, type the four digit number for the character you want. You must use the number pad! BACK NEXT

  7. Character Appears When you release the alt key the character will appear BACK NEXT

  8. Variation if using a laptop Make sure the number lock is on BACK NEXT

  9. Laptop number pad With the number lock on, use the number pad On this laptop the numbers are light blue BACK NEXT

  10. Conclusion These key combinations will work in any program on a PC running Windows. There are other ways. If you will be typing in Spanish a lot, look into changing the keyboard settings. Click here for more explanation For occasional use in Microsoft Office try the Insert, symbol method on the toolbar. Word has a short cut for accents. Ctrl + ‘ then the letter BACK NEXT

  11. Credits Windows Alt Key Codes - Penn State University http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/accents/codealt.html Laptop number pad image http://www.flickr.com/photos/declanjewell/517966692/ Other images from personal collection BACK

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