How to Accent an E on Mac

Just press and hold the Option key (the same as the Alt key), then press the “e” key, and then release them and press the letter key to which you’d like to add the accent.

How do I type é on my Mac keyboard?

For example, to type é, hold option key while typing e, then release both and type e again. To type accents on capital letters, add shift to the final step.

How do I type é on my keyboard?

é: Press Ctrl and type “‘” (apostrophe). Release both keys and type “e”. à-è-ù: Press Ctrl and type “`” key (left-hand side, top of the keyboard).These accents are: L’accent aigu (é) L’accent grave (à, è, ù) L’accent circonflexe or “chapeau” (â, ê, î, ô, û) La cédille (ç) Le tréma (ë, ï, ü).

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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