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 NEXT BACK Place the cursor where you want the symbol

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

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

5. Character Code NEXT BACK á alt + 0225Á alt + 0193 ¡ alt + 0161 é alt + 0233É alt + 0201¿ alt + 0191 í alt + 0237Í alt + 0205ü alt + 0252 ó alt + 0243Ó alt + 0211Ü alt + 0220 ú alt + 0250Ú alt + 0218 ñ alt + 0241Ñ alt + 0209 Find the four digit number for the character you want

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

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

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

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

10. Conclusion NEXT BACK 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 explanationClick 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

11. Credits BACK 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