You hold down alt, type a few numbers, then release alt. Remember to engage Num Lock if using the keypad. Other unique German letters: ä = alt + 132.
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ß = alt + 0223
- ß = alt + 0223.
- ä = 0228.
- Ä = 0196.
- ö = 0246.
- Ö = 0214.
- ü = 0252.
- Ü = 0220.
- How do you type the sharp s symbol?
- How do I type ß?
- How do you insert a sharp S in Word?
- How do you type a sharp S on a Mac?
How do you type the sharp s symbol?
Using the Eszett Alt Code (Windows)
- Place your insertion pointer where you need the Sharp S.
- Press and hold one of the Alt keys on your keyboard.
- Whilst holding on to the Alt key, press the Eszett alt code (0223). ...
- Release the Alt key after typing the Alt code to insert the ß into your document.
How do I type ß?
For Android it is difficult to give general instructions since every model differs.
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Hold down the “alt” key on your keyboard and type one of these codes:
- ä : Alt + 0228.
- ö : Alt + 0246.
- ü : Alt + 0252.
- ß : Alt + 0223.
- Ä : Alt + 0196.
- Ö : Alt + 0214.
- Ü : Alt + 0220.
How do you insert a sharp S in Word?
By going into the Symbol shortcut dialog (Insert tab, Symbol, More symbols…, select the eszett and then click 'Shortcut') you can change this shortcut. I've set it to Control+Shift+; and then 's', so it is the same to access any of the characters I am interested in.
How do you type a sharp S on a Mac?
Simply pressing alt and 3 at the same time will insert a # hash symbol into your text in any application. This shortcut will work with all versions of Mac OS X whether you have a Macbook, Air or an iMac.