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How can I do this using an iPad? I do not see an alt or control key.

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On the iPhone or iPad, simply hold down the letter you would like to add the accent to and a row of accented versions should appear for you to choose from.

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What key do I type for @?

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Hit "SHIFT 2".

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I am on Windows and I can't find the Num Lock key. I've tried looking for it multiple times. Is there another way?

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The typical keyboard contains the Num Lock key in the upper area of the number pad (usually on the right side of the keyboard).

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Control Panel doesn't have a language option! The Alt trick doesn't work, either. I looked in Keyboard Settings, but nothing worked there. What should I do?

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If you're on a Mac, simply hold down the letter until options come up above the letter, then press the respective number on your keyboard.

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What if none of it works? How do I type a letter with an accent on a laptop?

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You'll need to go into the control panel like it said and make shortcuts for the language.

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What keys should I type for "k" with circumflex and "y" with circumflex?

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Press control then shift then 6 then press the letter k. Then do the same to the letter y.

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How do I put an accent above a letter on a Chromebook?

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You have to hold the letter down until it shows the accent options above the letter.

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Which keys can I press for e with a tilde?

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On your phone just hold on the ‘e’ button. On a computer you can type in the website French accents.com, which has accents for several languages, not just French.

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