Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Spanish accents (á, é, í, ó, ú)?
Spanish accented vowels are easily accessible. The exact method depends on the Spanish keyboard variant, but they're typically accessed via dedicated keys or AltGr combinations.
How do I type the ñ character?
The ñ is a distinct letter in Spanish, located on its own key on Spanish keyboards, typically to the right of the L key.
How do I type inverted question marks ¿ and exclamation marks ¡?
These are unique to Spanish. ¿ is typically Shift+/ and ¡ is typically Shift+1 on Spanish keyboard layouts.
What's the difference between Spanish (Spain) and Latin American keyboards?
The main difference is the layout: Spain uses QWERTY while some Latin American countries use variants. Symbol positions may also differ slightly.
How do I type the ü (u with dieresis)?
The ü is used in Spanish words like 'pingüino'. It's typically accessed via a dead key (¨) followed by u, or as a direct key combination.
Can I type in Catalan or Galician with this keyboard?
Yes, the Spanish keyboard includes most characters needed for Catalan and Galician, though you may need to use dead keys for some special characters like à or ç.
How do I type quotation marks « »?
Spanish uses both « » (guillemets) and " ". Guillemets typically require AltGr combinations or special character input.
What is the º and ª used for?
These are ordinal indicators (masculine º and feminine ª) used in abbreviations like 1º (primero) or 1ª (primera). They're typically accessed via Shift or AltGr.
How do I type the Euro symbol €?
Press AltGr + E to type the Euro symbol on Spanish keyboards.
Why does Spanish use inverted punctuation?
Inverted ¿ and ¡ at the beginning of questions and exclamations help readers identify sentence type from the start, a unique feature of Spanish orthography.