How to Insert Curly Brackets on an AZERTY Keyboard

PDF download Download Article
You don't need a QWERTY keyboard to make curly brackets
PDF download Download Article

If you are used to a QWERTY keyboard and have now switched to an AZERTY keyboard, you might have difficulty finding the keys for curly brackets ( { } ) for a simple reason: They aren't there. All is not lost, though, because you can still create curly brackets using an AZERTY keyboard.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Character Viewer

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-1.jpg\/v4-728px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You can search for it in Spotlight or go through the Apple logo in the top left corner, then select System Preferences.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c4\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c4\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a3\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-3.jpg\/v4-728px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-Create-Curly-Brackets-on-an-AZERTY-Keyboard-%28Mac%29-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    In the Character Viewer you can select numerous characters.
    • Select Parentheses on the left side, and you will be able to access the curly brackets.
    5. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using a Key Combination

PDF download Download Article
  1. 1
    Combine the Alt⌥ key with the normal parentheses () . Hit the keys at the same time and you will get a curly bracket.
    • Select Alt + ( to make " { ".
    • Select Alt + ) to make " } ".
    • And that's all there is to it!
      Enjoy knowing your way a bit more across an AZERTY keyboard.


Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      Warnings

      • This is for AZERTY keyboards using Mac. This guide isn't guaranteed to work on different operating systems.
        Thanks
      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      The Ultimate Guide: How to Show Symbols, Accents & Emojis on a Mac
      How to Force Shut Down or Restart a Frozen Mac
      Can You Change Your Apple ID Without Losing Everything? Learn How to Keep What You Need
      How to Install MacOS on a Virtual Machine Using VirtualBox
      How to
      Automatically Shut Down Your Computer at a Specified Time
      How to
      Tell if Your Mac Is Too Old to Update
      Your Guide to Apple’s True Tone Display Technology & How to Use It
      How to Open Executable Files on Mac: Wine, Parallels, and Boot Camp
      How to
      Create a TXT File on Mac
      How to Change the Scroll Direction on a Mac
      How to
      Turn On a Mac Computer
      How to Find Your Internal & External IP Address on a Mac
      4 Ways to Change Screen Resolution on a Mac
      How to
      Invert Scrolling on a Mac
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 131,415 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement