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Special Foreign Language Characters

Sometimes when you conjugate a verb you should use accent marks. For information on how to use accent marks please choose the type of computer you have.

IBM Compatible:

For accent marks hold down the ALT-key while typing the three-digit number needed for the accent mark. (Use the numeric keypad for the numbers)
á=Alt+160
é=Alt+130
í=Alt+161
ó=Alt+162
ú=Alt+163
ñ=Alt+164
ü=Alt+129
¿=Alt+168
¡=Alt+173
«=Alt+174
»=Alt+175

Macintosh:

For accent marks on the keyboard, hold down the OPTION and the letter E key simultaneously. Nothing will appear on the screen yet. Release both keys and then type the letter affected for the accent mark.
á=Option+e-Release both-type a
é=Option+e-Release both-type e
í=Option+e-Release both-type i
ó=Option+e-Release both-type o
ú=Option+e-Release both-type u
ñ=Option+n-Release both-type n
ü=Option+u-Release both-type u
¿=Option+shift+?
¡=Option+1
«=Option+\
»=Option+shift+\