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One of the questions we hear most often is "How do I get my keyboard to make the little 'o' with the umlaut in Chloë's name?"  (Or the á or é in Máiréad, etc.)  So I've made up a chart of the most common Windows ALT key character codes.  These tables show select codes only, not all possible codes.  But I think they are the ones you're most likely to use.  You can view or download the list in PDF format by clicking this link (http://celticwomanforum.com/howto/key_codes.pdf).

Also this link http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/bylanguage/irish.html (http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/international/bylanguage/irish.html) for those that have browsers/systems that hate PDF

I think Maggie posted originally, I thought to put it in my fave's

The funny party about this is I was just about to ask that.  ;D

I thought the title of this thread was referring to some of us forum folks..... :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ::)

Yes Rich, we certainly have some special characters on this Forum!
Some more special than others...... :D :D :D

Back to the accents over letters.....when writing Irish words, an accent is called a fada.

In any other language it is called a muda. (Just a little Maggie humour there  ;)  )

  ::) ;D

This was VERY helpful. Thanks!

On a Mac:

Use the OPTION key. Hold down OPTION and push ‘s’ to get ß. For the umlauted characters, hold down OPTION and push ‘u’. Release OPTION, then type the desired base letter (a, o, u, A, O, or U). The umlaut will appear over the letter you typed. (So to type ü, you should hold down OPTION, press u, then release OPTION and press u again.)


For those using Apples/Macintosh

*while pressing OPTION, press e.  Release OPTION and press a* = á
*while pressing OPTION, press e.  Release OPTION and press e* = é

Full list here:
http://www.forlang.wsu.edu/help/keyboards2.asp

I would like to make a suggestion. When we write Máiréad's name, can we use the accents? It is part of her name and omitting them is the same as spelling her name wrong. This actually applies to Méav and Chloë too.

You can either use copy and paste or use the alt key.

alt + 0225 = á
alt + 0233 = é
alt + 0235 = ë

Thank you

I also found a couple of shorter ones, in case it makes it easier to remember.

alt + 160 = á
alt + 130 = é
alt + 137 = ë

Oooh! Thanks for posting this! I've been wondering how that works...

For Mac Users!

(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h335/Iluvcelticwoman/macusuers.png)

Ok, I'm going to try it!
Máiréad
Méav
Chloë
Is that right?

Good Job!!

YAY! I got it!

M

Doesn't work for me. :-\

Phil

I used the numpad on the right side of keyboard, and worked.

It's not working for me... :(

EDIT: I figured it out using this website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306560 ;D

Thanks Rachel. I was not sure if it would be different on a mac or not.


Hold down the alt key while you type in the numbers. When you are done, release the alt key and the letter will appear with the accent. Let me know if that works for you.

Yea its a little bit different since the keyboard has different commands on them

M

Nope!
 ???
Phil

I use the num pad on the right with no problems; but, the numbers across the top of the keyboard do not work....maybe because they have 2 functions? If you haven't yet, use the num pad - just make sure the num lock is on! :)

Yeah, I use the number pad too. It is much faster. Phil, what kind of OS do you have? I was thinking maybe Linux is different but it is the same as windows. I am not sure why it does not work. See if this article will help fix it.

http://www.irishgaelictranslator.com/articles/alphabet/fonts-for-writing-irish/

Another tool I use is that I added the names into my dictionary in word. If I type there, than word automatically corrects it for me.

Not workin' for me :(

Hayley, are you using a PC or a Mac?

So what about the accents in Orla's name? Or Orlagh...both if possible

For PC, Ó = 0211

And just a few other related accents, in case anyone is interested:

Siúil A Rún, ú = 163
Coast of Galaçia, ç = 135
Non C'è Più, è = 138, ù = 151
Níl Sé'n Lá, í = 161

Hey guys,

I've gone ahead and merged this topic with the one we already had going on about accents, umlauts, and other diacritic marks here on the forum. Especially since it had veered off from just accents Máiréad's name. I'm betting Rich's walkthrough in the first post helps you all out a bit.

aislin

Thanks, all! Now I just need to memorize all those number combinations....

An accent on a letter in the Irish language is called a fada. (pronounced fahda, not fayda).That might help your search.
So....in the name of the fada, here's a list for those who use a desktop with a numeric keyboard on the right.
Make sure your "Num Lock" key is engaged. You can cut & past this list:

Alt + 0225 = á
Alt + 0193 = Á
Alt + 0233 = é
Alt + 0201 = É
Alt + 0237 = í
Alt + 0205 = Í
Alt + 0243 = ó
Alt + 0211 = Ó
Alt + 0250 = ú
Alt + 0218 = Ú
Alt + 137  = ë    (as in Chloë) This accent is called a trema.

Euro symbol - Alt + 0128 = €
UK Pound     - Alt + 0163 = £

Doesn't work for me but it's fine!  ::)