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How to Type a Tilde Mark

Shortcuts to broaden the number of characters you can type

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What to Know

On a Mac: Press Option+N, then type the letter you want to accent. On a Windows PC: Enable Num Lock, press and hold Alt, then type the character's specific number code (see below). iOS or Android device: Press and hold the A, N, or O key on the virtual keyboard, then select the tilde option. This article explains how to type a tilde symbol, which is a small wavy line that appears over certain consonants and vowels, such as in Ã, ã, Ñ, ñ, Õ, and õ. Instructions cover Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, Android devices, and HTML.

How to Type a Tilde Mark Using a Keyboard Shortcut

Here's how to add a tilde symbol for the most common operating systems and platforms.

Mac Keyboard Shortcut for a Tilde Mark

Hold the Option key, press the letter N, then release both keys. A tilde appears above an underscored blank space. Now type the letter to be accented. If you'd like the accented letter to be uppercase, press and hold the Shift key and type the letter as you would capitalize any letter. Lifewire / Derek Abella Keyboard shortcuts vary by platform and operating system. Most keyboards include a tilde key for in-line tilde marks, as in ~3000 B.C, but this key can't be used to accent a letter.

Windows PC Keyboard Shortcuts for the Tilde

Enable Num Lock, hold the Alt key, and enter the appropriate number code on the numeric keypad to create characters with tilde accent marks. The number codes for uppercase letters are as follows: Alt+0195 = ÃAlt+0209 = ÑAlt+0213 = Õ The number codes for lowercase letters are as follows: Alt+0227 = ãAlt+0241 = ñAlt+0245 = õ If the keyboard doesn't have a numeric keypad on the right side, paste accented characters from the character map. To locate the character map in Windows 10, select Start > Windows Accessories > Character Map. Alternatively, go to the search box in the Windows taskbar and enter character map. Select the letter you want and paste it into the document you're working on. For older versions of Windows, navigate to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Character Map to open the character map.

HTML

In HTML, render characters with tilde marks by typing the & (ampersand symbol), followed by the letter (A, N, or O), the word tilde, then a semicolon (;) without any spaces between the characters. For example: ñ = ñ Õ = Õ In HTML, the characters with tilde marks may appear smaller than the surrounding text. You may wish to enlarge the font for those characters in some circumstances.

iOS and Android Mobile Devices

Access special characters with accent marks, including the tilde, using the virtual keyboard on a mobile device. Press and hold the A, N, or O key on the virtual keyboard to open a window with various accented options. Slide your finger to the character with a tilde and lift your finger to select it. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Acute Accent Marks on Mac and PC How to Type a Grave Accent Mark on Any Keyboard How to Make a Bullet Point on a Keyboard How to Add Accents in Google Docs How to Make a Cent Sign on a Keyboard Type Characters With Circumflex Accent Marks How to Make an Arrow on a Keyboard How to Type Umlaut Marks on Mac and PC How to Insert Special Characters in Mac Mail How to Add Accents in Word How to Make a Divide Sign on a Keyboard How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on a Mac How to Use Alt Codes How to Get an Em Dash in Google Docs How to Make the Copyright Symbol on Your Computer How to Add a Degree Symbol in Word Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies