Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to insert accent marks, also called diacritical marks, in Microsoft Word. First, we will look at how to insert accent marks using Word’s interface on a PC. Then, we will insert accent marks using keyboard shortcuts on a PC. Lastly, we will look at how to insert accent marks in Word for Mac.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC and Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac). These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 How to Insert Accent Marks Using Word’s Interface (PC only)
03:10 How to Insert Accent Marks Using Keyboard Shortcuts (PC only)
04:22 How to Insert Accent Marks in Word for Mac

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Add Accent Marks in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/insert-accent-marks-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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Microsoft Support Article "Keyboard shortcuts to add language accent marks in Word and Outlook"
support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/keyboard-shortcuts-to-add-language-accent-marks-in-word-and-outlook-3801b103-6a8d-42a5-b8ba-fdc3774cfc76

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

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