To type the ñ, the tilde key is used as the dead key. Press the shift and tilde keys at the same time (as if you were typing a stand-alone tilde), release them, then press the “n” key.

How do you type a tilde character?

To create the tilde symbol using a U.S. keyboard hold down Shift and press ~ . This symbol is on the same key as back quote ( ` ), in the top-left portion of the keyboard under Esc.

How do I put an accent above a letter?

1. Open a document in Microsoft Word. Press “Ctrl” plus the apostrophe key and then the letter to insert an acute accent. Press “Ctrl” plus the grave accent key and then the letter to insert a grave accent.