Typing the letter é is essential for writing in French and many other languages. Whether you’re typing words like café or résumé, there are quick ways to add the accent on both Mac and Windows.
Here’s how to type é in seconds.
How to Type é on Mac
On a Mac, typing é is simple:
- Press Option + e
- Then press e
This creates: é
For uppercase É:
- Press Option + e, then Shift + e
How to type é on Windows
On Windows, you can type é using Alt codes:
- Hold the Alt key
- Type 130 for é
- Type 144 for É
Make sure you’re using the numeric keypad.
é copy and paste
If you don’t want to use keyboard shortcuts, you can copy and paste here:
é É
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