Typing French accents in Windows
You have several options, based on your computer and current keyboard:
- If you currently use the English-US keyboard layout, the international keyboard is far and away your best option for typing accents.
- If you use an English-UK keyboard, the UK extended keyboard is the best.
- Your other options are the French keyboard, the Canadian French keyboard, and ALT codes.
Typing French accents on a Mac
Depending on your OS, you can choose between:
- Option key accents
- KeyCaps
- Special character pallet
- Setting the language of your OS to French
Please use the links below to learn about these different options, set up your chosen method, and start typing French accents.
