a dot above
Base Letter: A
Modifies the standard pronunciation of the letter
⌨️ ALT Code
Hold Alt key and type 551 on the numeric keypad
📝 Quick Tips
- Works in all text editors
- Universal compatibility
- Instant copy & paste
Language Examples
French
Used in French to indicate different pronunciations and meanings
Spanish
Indicates stress in Spanish words
Portuguese
Common in Portuguese for nasalization and stress
Usage Guidelines
Always use proper accents in formal writing
Check language-specific rules for accent usage
Be consistent with accent marks throughout your text
Pay attention to how accents change word meaning
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using regular letters instead of accented ones in formal writing
Incorrect placement of accent marks
Mixing up similar accent marks (e.g., acute vs. grave)
Forgetting accent marks in capital letters
Technical Information
Related Letters
Discover other letters that share similar diacritical marks and their usage across different languages:
Did you know?
Many languages share similar diacritical marks, but they may serve different purposes. For example, the acute accent (´) indicates stress in Spanish but vowel length in Czech and Slovak.
How to Type ȧ
💻 Windows: Alt Codes
- Hold down the Alt key
- Type the numeric code on your numeric keypad
- Release the Alt key
- The accented character will appear
💡 Make sure Num Lock is on. Some laptops require using Fn key with Alt codes.
💻 Windows: US International Keyboard
- Enable US International Keyboard in Windows settings
- Type the accent key (`'"^~) then the letter
- For example: ` + a = à, ' + e = é
🍎 macOS: Option Key Combinations
- Hold Option key and press the accent key
- Release both keys and type the letter
- For example: Option + e, then e = é
- Option + n, then n = ñ
🍎 macOS: Press and Hold
- Press and hold the letter key
- A popup menu with accent options appears
- Click or press the number shown for the desired accent
📱 iOS/Android: Press and Hold
- Press and hold the letter on the keyboard
- Slide to select the desired accented version
- Release to insert the character