Accents as you type
Type a' and get á, n~ and get ñ. No Alt codes to memorize, no keyboard layout to switch.
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The Spanish keyboard that types the accents for you
Type on the keyboard you already have: accents, ñ and the ¿ ¡ marks come out on their own. Pause, and a card suggests the translation to English or Spanish; click to replace.
- á é í ó ú ñ ü ¿ ¡ without switching layouts
- Translation in three tones
- We don't store your text
Try:
Type and pause: the card with the translation in three tones shows up here.
Everything you need to write in Spanish
¿ and ¡ in the right place
End a question with ? and ¿ appears where Spanish puts it, even after a comma: “Oye, ¿vienes?”.
Translate while you type
Pause and get the sentence in English or Spanish, in a casual, work or formal tone. Click or Tab to replace.
Private and free
Runs in your browser, no sign-up. Your text is only used for the suggestion and never stored.
How to type Spanish accents on any keyboard
No Spanish keyboard needed. In Spanish → English mode, type the letter, then the mark; the Alt shortcut (⌥ Option on a Mac) works in every mode. Tap a letter to copy it.
Tap to copy
On a Mac, Alt is the ⌥ Option key. Got an accent you didn't want? Press Backspace right after and you get back what you typed.
See every shortcut (Windows, Word, phone) →| Letter | Type | Shortcut | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| á | a' | Alt A | ⌥ A |
| é | e' | Alt E | ⌥ E |
| í | i' | Alt I | ⌥ I |
| ó | o' | Alt O | ⌥ O |
| ú | u' | Alt U | ⌥ U |
| ü | u"e | Alt Y | ⌥ Y |
| ñ | n~ | Alt N | ⌥ N |
| ¿ | …? | Alt / | ⌥ / |
| ¡ | …! | Alt 1 | ⌥ 1 |
Spain or Latin American keyboard?
Both put ñ right of L, but @, the accent key and the order of ¿ and ¡ change. See a diagram of each and how to tell which one you have.
See both layouts →Step by step for your device
The fastest method, the permanent setup and the usual traps on each system.
Accents on Windows
Every way to type á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿ and ¡ on Windows 10 and 11: US-International keyboard, Alt codes, Win + period, Word and Google Docs, with exact menu paths.
Read the guide →Accents on Mac
Type á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿ and ¡ on a Mac with Option + E, press and hold, or the Spanish – ISO layout. Steps for macOS Ventura, Sonoma and later.
Read the guide →Accents on Chromebook
Type á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿ and ¡ on a Chromebook: US International keyboard, right Alt, Ctrl + Shift + U and the Latin American keyboard. Exact ChromeOS menu paths.
Read the guide →Accents on iPhone
Hold a vowel for á, é, í, ó, ú; hold n for ñ; hold ? or ! for ¿ ¡ on iPhone and iPad. How to add the Spanish keyboard and let autocorrect add accents.
Read the guide →Accents on Android
Type á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿ and ¡ on Android: hold the letter on Gboard or Samsung Keyboard, add Spanish, and type in two languages without switching.
Read the guide →How it works
Pick a mode
Spanish → English to type Spanish with accents; English → Spanish to translate what you type; or polish your English.
Type normally
On the keyboard you have. Accents and ¿ ¡ appear on their own; Backspace undoes them.
Pause
The card shows the sentence in three tones. Click or Tab to replace, then copy the text anywhere.
Three modes, one card
The same card helps you write Spanish, translate into Spanish, or sound natural in English.
English → Spanish
Type in English and get natural Latin American Spanish, accents included.
Can we move the meeting to Monday?
¿Podemos mover la reunión al lunes?
Polish English
Fixes grammar, spelling and false friends so your English sounds native.
I am agree with you, lets discuss tomorrow
I agree with you. Let's discuss it tomorrow.
Spanish → English
Type Spanish even without accents; the card gives you the English and your sentence with accents.
manana no puedo, te aviso cuando termine
I can't tomorrow. I'll let you know when I'm finished.
The most common words with accents
Tap a word to copy it.
Tap to copy
Spanish punctuation
Besides ¿ and ¡, Spanish uses angle quotes and a dialogue dash.
| Mark | Windows | Mac | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| « » | Alt 0171 · Alt 0187 | ⌥ \ · ⌥ ⇧ \ | Spanish quotes: «Hola» |
| — | Alt 0151 | ⌥ ⇧ - | Dialogue: —¿Vienes? —preguntó. |
| € | Alt 0128 | ⌥ ⇧ 2 | Euro: 20 € |
| º ª | Alt 0186 · Alt 0170 | ⌥ 0 · ⌥ 9 | Ordinals: 1.º, 2.ª |
Guides to typing in Spanish
Short answers with every shortcut, for when you're not on this page.
Accents: copy & shortcuts
Copy á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿ and ¡ in one click, or learn the shortcut for each one on Mac, Windows (Alt codes), Word, iPhone and Android. Full cheat sheet.
Read the guide →Add Spanish accents
Type or paste Spanish without accents and get it back with accents, ñ and ¿ ¡, plus the English translation. Tells esta from está by context. Free, no sign-up.
Read the guide →English to Spanish keyboard
Type in English and get natural Spanish in three tones (casual, work and formal) as you type, accents included. For WhatsApp, email and Slack. Free on the web, and in any app on Mac and Windows.
Read the guide →Spanish keyboard layout
Diagrams of both Spanish layouts (Spain ISO and Latin America) with ñ, the accent key, ¿ ¡ and @ marked, a difference table, how to tell which one you have, and how to add it on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook.
Read the guide →Spanish Alt codes
Full table of Spanish Alt codes: lowercase and capitals, ¿ ¡ « » — € º ª, four-digit and old three-digit codes. With Mac, HTML and Unicode equivalents, and what to do without a number pad.
Read the guide →When to use accents
Learn when Spanish words take a written accent: stress rules (aguda, llana, esdrújula), vowel pairs, and accent pairs like tú/tu, él/el, sí/si, with examples.
Read the guide →Every shortcut on one page
Print it or save it as a PDF and keep it by your keyboard: Windows, Mac, Chromebook and phone on a single sheet.
For Mac and Windows
Take the keyboard to every app
The app does the same in WhatsApp, Gmail, Slack, Word and anything else: type, pause, and press Tab to replace.
- Accents and ¿ ¡ in any app
- Translation card with Tab
- Free to start
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ñ on an English keyboard?
In Spanish → English mode, type n and then ~ (n~ → ñ), or press Alt + N in any mode (⌥ Option + N on a Mac). For a capital Ñ, use N~ or Alt + Shift + N.
How do I type Spanish accents (á, é, í, ó, ú) online?
In Spanish → English mode, type the vowel, then an apostrophe: a' → á, e' → é, i' → í, o' → ó, u' → ú. In any mode, Alt + the vowel. For ü, type u" then e or i (u"e → üe), or Alt + Y.
How do I type ¿ and ¡?
In Spanish → English mode, end the question or exclamation with ? or ! and the keyboard adds ¿ or ¡ where Spanish puts it: at the start, or after a comma (Oye, ¿vienes?). Or use Alt + / for ¿ and Alt + 1 for ¡.
What if it adds an accent I don't want?
Press Backspace right after: it's undone and you get back what you typed (e.g. e'). You can also switch off “Accents as you type” under the box.
Do I need to install anything?
No. This page works in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone. To get the accents and translation in every app, download the app for Mac or Windows.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes: type in the box with your phone's keyboard and use the accent bar. On a phone you can also hold a letter to pick its accented version.
How do I copy the text somewhere else?
Press “Copy text” under the box and paste it into your email, chat or document with Ctrl + V (⌘ + V on a Mac).
Is this a Spain or Latin America keyboard layout?
Neither: it doesn't change your layout. You type on your usual keyboard (English or any other) and the accents come from simple rules. Translations use neutral Latin American Spanish.
Which Spanish does the translation use?
Neutral Latin American Spanish: ustedes, tú in the casual and work tones, and usted in the formal one.
Do you store what I type?
No. Your text is used only to make the suggestion and is not stored. We only count anonymous events such as visits and downloads, never your text.
Is it free?
Yes. The page is free, with a daily translation limit so it keeps working for everyone. Accents have no limit.
Sources
Spelling rules follow the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the Association of Spanish Language Academies; shortcuts follow Microsoft, Apple and Google documentation.
- RAE and ASALE, Diccionario panhispánico de dudas: “tilde”
- RAE and ASALE, Ortografía básica: diacritical accents
- Apple, Enter characters with accent marks on Mac
- Microsoft, Insert ASCII or Unicode Latin-based symbols and characters
- Google, Use international keyboards on your Chromebook
- Unicode, Latin-1 Supplement chart (U+0080–U+00FF)