How to Type à (A with grave) on Google Docs
à is a with grave, a letter used in French, Portuguese, Italian and Catalan. On Google Docs, the quickest way to get it is Insert → Special characters. This guide covers every method that works, including the capital À and fixes for common problems.
à on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
À on Google Docs: Insert → Special characters
Or copy it:
Method 1: Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "a with grave" or the code 00E0 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click à to insert it.
Method 2: Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0224; on a Mac use Option+`, then A; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00E0 and press Space.
Method 3: Automatic substitution
- Go to Tools → Preferences → Substitutions.
- Add a shortcut such as aaa in the left column and paste à in the right.
- Click OK. Typing the shortcut and a space now inserts à.
How to type the capital À
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Special characters menu
- Click Insert → Special characters.
- Type "capital a with grave" or the code 00C0 in the search box, or draw the letter in the box.
- Click À to insert it.
Use your computer's shortcut
Docs accepts whatever your operating system types. On Windows use Alt+0192; on a Mac use Option+`, then Shift+A; on a Chromebook press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00C0 and press Space.
About the letter à
à is Unicode U+00E0, named LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH GRAVE. It is used in French, Portuguese, Italian, Catalan, Maltese, Welsh, Vietnamese and Mandarin Pinyin. A short line slanting down to the right. French uses it on à, è and ù, Italian on final stressed vowels (città), Catalan and Portuguese for vowel quality, and Vietnamese and Pinyin for a falling tone. See the à character page for every code and shortcut.
Troubleshooting
- Docs substitutions only work in Docs, not in Sheets or Slides.
- If drawing in Special characters gives the wrong match, search by name instead.
- Keyboard shortcuts from your computer still work in Docs, so use whichever you know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for à on Google Docs?
Insert → Special characters.
Can I just copy and paste à?
Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.
What is the Unicode code for à?
U+00E0. In HTML it is à.
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