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Every way, at a glance
| Device | é | É |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Alt) | Alt 0233 · Alt 130 | Alt 0201 |
| Windows (US-International) | ', then e | ', then ⇧ E |
| Mac | ⌥ E, then e | ⌥ E, then ⇧ E |
| Chromebook / Linux | Ctrl ⇧ U e9 ⏎ | Ctrl ⇧ U c9 ⏎ |
| iPhone / Android | Hold e | Hold ⇧ E |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl ', then e | Ctrl ', then ⇧ E |
| Google Docs | Insert › Special characters | Insert › Special characters |
| HTML | é | É |
| Unicode | U+00E9 | U+00C9 |
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 é
café (coffee), también (also), inglés (English), después (after), qué (what), bebé (baby), película (movie), teléfono (phone), éxito (success), método, miércoles (Wednesday), francés (French).
When it changes the meaning
| With é | Without |
|---|---|
| él (he): él vino | el (the): el perro |
| té (tea) | te (you, object): te llamo |
| sé (I know): no sé | se (pronoun): se fue |
| dé (give): que me dé | de (of, from) |
| bebé (baby) | bebe (drinks) |
| inglés (English) | ingles (groins) |
Qué takes an accent when it asks or exclaims, also in indirect questions: “¿Qué quieres?” (What do you want?), “No sé qué hacer” (I don't know what to do), “¡Qué bien!” (How nice!). No accent when it means “that”: “Creo que sí” (I think so).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for é?
Alt + 0233 for é and Alt + 0201 for É. The old codes are Alt + 130 (é) and Alt + 144 (É).
Does “fue” have an accent?
No. Fue, dio, vio and fui have one syllable and never take an accent.