E With Acute Accent (é)
Copy E With Acute Accent or use the platform-specific methods below.
é Character Codes
| Character | é |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00E9 |
| HTML named entity | é |
| HTML decimal | é |
| HTML hexadecimal | é |
| Windows Alt code | Alt + 0233 |
How to Type é on Windows
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0233 on the numeric keypad, and release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00E9 and press Alt + X.
How to Type é on Mac
Press and hold the related base letter until the accent menu appears, then choose the matching character. Character Viewer, opened with Control + Command + Space, is the dependable fallback.
The uppercase partner is É. Use the same platform method while entering or selecting the uppercase form.
How to Type é on Chromebook, iPhone, and Android
On Chromebook, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00e9, and press Enter. On iPhone and Android, hold the related letter and slide to é.
Language and Usage
é is used in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Icelandic, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and many loanwords. Example: café, résumé, José. The acute accent commonly marks stress or a particular vowel quality.
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