How to Type à (A with grave) on Microsoft Word
Need à on Microsoft Word for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Ctrl+`, then A, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.
à on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then A
À on Microsoft Word: Ctrl+`, then Shift+A
Or copy it:
Method 1: Word keyboard shortcut
Press Ctrl+`, then A. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.
Method 2: Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 00E0 where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into à.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+`, then A.
Method 3: Insert Symbol
- Go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
- Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and type 00E0 in Character code.
- Click Insert. You can also assign a shortcut key here.
Method 4: Alt code
With Num Lock on, hold Alt and type 0224 on the number pad.
How to type the capital À
The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.
Word keyboard shortcut
Press Ctrl+`, then Shift+A. Press the first combination, release, then type the letter. This works in Word for Windows and in Outlook.
Alt+X Unicode trick
- Type 00C0 where you want the letter.
- Press Alt+X. Word turns the code into À.
Press Alt+X again to turn it back into the code. On a Mac, Word uses the macOS methods instead: Option+`, then Shift+A.
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
- Ctrl accent shortcuts are in Word for Windows. Word for Mac uses the macOS Option shortcuts.
- If Alt+X converts the wrong text, select just the code first, then press Alt+X.
- Change the font if the letter shows as an empty box; Calibri, Arial and Times New Roman cover common accents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shortcut for à on Microsoft Word?
Ctrl+`, then A.
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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