How to Make Spanish Accents on a Dell Computer

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Last Updated: June 5, 2025 References

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• Using Microsoft Office Shortcuts
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• Using the ASCII Code
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• Using the Character Map

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If you're trying to write in Spanish on a Dell computer running Windows, there are a few different approaches you can take. Once you learn the right codes and tricks for your needs, it'll be easy to do it quickly!

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Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using Microsoft Office Shortcuts

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Use keyboard shortcuts to type them in Microsoft Office for Windows.

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   For accented vowels: Press Ctrl+', then the vowel (Ctrl+'+a = á).
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   For Ñ: Press Ctrl+~, then the letter n (Ctrl+~+n = = ñ).
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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using the ASCII Code

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   Make sure you have the right equipment. These will only work if you have a number keypad on your computer keyboard or and external USB keypad.
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   Type the right code. Each character in your computer has a code made up of pressing the ALT key then a three-digit number, all of which are listed below.

   • á = Alt+0225
   • é = Alt+00233
   • í = Alt+00237
   • ó = Alt+00243
   • ú = Alt+00250
   • ñ = Alt+00241
   • ü = Alt+00252
   • ¡ = Alt+00161
   • ¿ = Alt+00191
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Using the Character Map

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• If you are not using Microsoft Office, then you must use the character map to copy the letters.

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   Open Character Map by clicking the Start button.
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   In the search box, type Character Map.
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   In the list of results, click Character Map.
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   Click the Font list, and then click the font you want to use.
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   Click the special character you want to insert into the document.
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   Click Select, and then click Copy.
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   Open your document and click the location in the document where you want the special character to appear.
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   Click the Edit menu, and then click Paste.
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