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Every way, at a glance
| Device | ó | Ó |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt) | Alt 0243 · Alt 162 | Alt 0211 |
| Windows (US-International) | ', then o | ', then ⇧ O |
| Mac | ⌥ E, then o | ⌥ E, then ⇧ O |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl ⇧ U f3 ⏎ | Ctrl ⇧ U d3 ⏎ |
| iPhone / Android | Hold o | Hold ⇧ O |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl ', then o | Ctrl ', then ⇧ O |
| Google Docs | Insert › Special characters | Insert › Special characters |
| HTML | ó | Ó |
| Unicode | U+00F3 | U+00D3 |
Alt codes need the number pad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the US-International keyboard. Step by step for each system: Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone and Android.
Common words with ó
canción (song), nación, información, atención, adiós (goodbye), cómo (how), dónde (where), teléfono (phone), próximo (next), habló (spoke), llegó (arrived), Óscar.
When it changes the meaning
| With ó | Without |
|---|---|
| habló (he spoke) | hablo (I speak) |
| terminó (he finished) · término (term) | termino (I finish) |
| cómo (how?) | como (like; I eat) |
| dónde (where?) | donde (where, not asking) |
Words ending in -ción have an accent in the singular and lose it in the plural: canción → canciones, nación → naciones. The stress stays on the same syllable, but the rule changes once the word ends in s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ó?
Alt + 0243 for ó and Alt + 0211 for Ó. The old code Alt + 162 also gives ó.
Does “o” (or) between numbers take an accent?
No. Since 2010 the RAE recommends “3 o 4” with no accent.