How do I type in the letter "eñe"?

Question

Hey there. Does anybody know how to type in the spanish letter "ene", the upside-down question mark or the upside-down exclamation mark? I´ve tried to look it up on the internet but failed (even though I found many explanations). Everybody says/writes that I have to press and hold the "alt" key while typing in a certain number (for example 164 for the "ene"). But it doesn´t work with my computer. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

Answer 1

Try out Vikingo'sprogram, it has worked well for me. All it takes is the Windows key and the letter. I doesn't get a whole lot simpler than that. One thing though, you have to turn it back on evey time you turn on your computer so keep the shortcut handy.

I only use this - so handy! - margaretbl, Jan 17, 2011

Answer 2

The reason this might be happening is because you are using the number bar above the keys. For this to work, you have to be using the number lock keypad to the right of your keyboard. Give that a try if you haven't already.

Welcome to SpanishDct, Shee. This is an older thread. I don't think they are still looking for answers, but thanks for your effort. - rac1, Aug 31, 2017

Answer 3

I found the best solution for me was to install the US International keyboard (just requires fiddling with some settings in Windows XP), but here is how to install the Spanish keyboard. Installing the US International keyboard simply requires choosing that keyboard instead of the Spanish one; however, the page I reference doesn't show how to use the US International one. If you choose the Spanish one, you'll have to switch between the English and the Spanish keyboards. With the US International one, I can use the same keyboard configuration for all my typing...be it Spanish or English.

Here are all the alt-codes you will need for Spanish, which you may find easier (only works for Windows computers, I think). To use the alt-codes, you must hold down the alt key the whole time you are entering the number sequence. After you type the last number in the sequence, release the alt key and the special character will appear.

It is actually possible that certain settings in Windows can cause the left or right alt key to not have this ability. So, try it with one alt key and if it doesn't work, be sure to try it with the other one, too.

Answer 4

That'a a big problem, I also don't have extra keys for á, ó, í, ú. But, on my keyboard there are little images under the letters. I took a photo of my keyboard so that I can explain you how I'm able to do these letters and also ñ.

http://img69.imageshack.us/g/sany2694p.jpg/

I know that my keyboard different than yours but I guess you might have those little images on different places. at the first image you can see my whole keyboard. at first I press the key that says "Alt Gr" which you can see at the bottom. I don't let it go. do you see the letter Ü which has somehing small under it. it's the wavy thing over n. while still my finger on the key Alt Gr, I'm also pressing that key. And then I'm letting go both of them. finally I'm just pressing the letter n. and then on the screen the letter ene appears. I'm doing the same thing for the other letters such as í, ó, á but instead of the letter Ü, I'm prssing the letter ?. Because it has the accent mark under it.

nearly forgot, alt gr is the short version I've got on my keyboard it's actually Ctrl+Alt.

Answer 5

Hello, you can use the Search button in Answers to check previous threads on this subject. I´m absolutely sure we have dealt with similar questions before.

Just try with the word ´keyboard´ and see what happens.

Answer 6

Do you mean this ? Ñ ñ ?

Yes I think that is what they meant :) - FELIZ77, Jan 17, 2011

Answer 7

This works ok for non apple computers, I made a chart of this that I physically pasted to the top of my computer screen. It works well for my needs.

á Hold down ALT and type 160 or Hold down ALT and type 0225

é Hold down ALT and type 130 or Hold down ALT and type 0233

í Hold down ALT and type 161 or Hold down ALT and type 0237

ó Hold down ALT and type 162 or Hold down ALT and type 0243

ú Hold down ALT and type 163 or Hold down ALT and type 0250

Á Hold down ALT and type 0193

É Hold down ALT and type 0201

Í Hold down ALT and type 0205

Ó Hold down ALT and type 0211

Ú Hold down ALT and type 0218

ü Hold down ALT and type 129 or Hold down ALT and type 0252

Ü Hold down ALT and type 154 or Hold down ALT and type 0220

ñ Hold down ALT and type 164 or Hold down ALT and type 0241

Ñ Hold down ALT and type 165 or Hold down ALT and type 0209

¿ Hold down ALT and type 168 or Hold down ALT and type 0191

¡ Hold down ALT and type 173 or Hold down ALT and type 0161

Reformatted to make it easier to use. Nice summary! - pesta, Jan 17, 2011

it works for me with no additions to any keyboard or language settings. Windows 7. But you can't use the keyboard numbers, you have to use the numerical pad with num lock on. - padswaggle, Aug 18, 2014

Answer 8

In windows Vista and in windows XP, in control panel, under regional and language, you can add the spanish keyboad (there are several choices). Once added you can switch between them by a desktop icon. The only issue is to learn the keystrokes on the spanish keyboard.

¡Buena suerte!

Answer 9

Costa if you download Vikingo's program like Yesero said it doesn't stick but I keep on my desktop and start it every morning. Works like a charm and is simple and easy.

Answer 10

First of all: Thanks a lot guys for your quick response and the effort you put into answering that question! Unfortunately none of your ideas worked. I know it sounds unbelievable, but as I said: I tried a couple of those ideas before I even posted my question and the other possibilities didn´t work as well. :( Only one alternative left and that´s this "viking" program you suggested. I´ll try that and let you know if it worked or not. Maybe it´s a problem with my browser ´cause I was able to write all the different letters and accents and so on while using "word". We´ll see. Anyway: Thanks again!!!

Answer 11

Personally, I found the easiest solution to just decide yourself a key combination but this will only work if you mainly use your own computer. You can go to Word-> then Symbols -> click on whatever letter you need -> shortcut key -> press new shortcut key and then just press whatever is most comfortable. For ñ, I have ctrl + n and for Ñ, I took ctrl + N. This will not only work in Word but is from the moment you change it, the setting for your keyboard.

Answer 12

   á   160

Á 0193 é 130 É 0201 í 161 Í 0205 ó 162 Ó 0211 ñ 164 Ñ 165 ú 163 Ú 218 ü 129 Ü 154 ¡ 173 ¿ 168 Just remember to hold down the alt button down until you enter all the numbers. When you release the alt button the letter will appear

Answer 13

When you find out let me know; I can't figure it out either!