Below is the complete list of keyboard shortcuts using Windows ALT codes for letters with accents or diacritics that are used in writing in the Irish language. If you are new to ALT codes and need detailed instructions on how to use them, please read How to Use ALT Codes to Enter Special Characters. Alternatively, instead of using ALT codes, you can also just quickly tap or click any accented letter in the list below to copy it and paste it into your document.
| Accented Letter | ALT Code | Accented Letter Name |
|---|---|---|
| Á | ALT 0193 | Latin capital letter A with acute |
| á | ALT 160 or ALT 0225 | Latin small letter a with acute |
| Æ | ALT 146 or ALT 0198 | Latin capital letter AE, AE ligature |
| æ | ALT 145 or ALT 0230 | Latin small letter ae, ae ligature, ash (from Old English æsc) |
| Ḃ | ALT 7682 | Latin capital letter B with dot above |
| ḃ | ALT 7683 | Latin small letter b with dot above |
| Ċ | ALT 0266 | Latin capital letter C with dot above |
| ċ | ALT 0267 | Latin small letter c with dot above |
| Ḋ | ALT 7690 | Latin capital letter D with dot above |
| ḋ | ALT 7691 | Latin small letter d with dot above |
| É | ALT 144 or ALT 0201 | Latin capital letter E with acute |
| é | ALT 130 or ALT 0233 | Latin small letter e with acute |
| Ḟ | ALT 7710 | Latin capital letter F with dot above |
| ḟ | ALT 7711 | Latin small letter f with dot above |
| Ġ | ALT 0288 | Latin capital letter G with dot above |
| ġ | ALT 0289 | Latin small letter g with dot above |
| Í | ALT 0205 | Latin capital letter I with acute |
| í | ALT 161 or ALT 0237 | Latin small letter i with acute |
| Ṁ | ALT 7744 | Latin capital letter M with dot above |
| ṁ | ALT 7745 | Latin small letter m with dot above |
| Ṅ | ALT 7748 | Latin capital letter N with dot above |
| ṅ | ALT 7749 | Latin small letter n with dot above |
| Ó | ALT 0211 | Latin capital letter O with acute |
| ó | ALT 162 or ALT 0243 | Latin small letter o with acute |
| Ṗ | ALT 7766 | Latin capital letter P with dot above |
| ṗ | ALT 7767 | Latin small letter p with dot above |
| Ṙ | ALT 7768 | Latin capital letter R with dot above |
| ṙ | ALT 7769 | Latin small letter r with dot above |
| Ṡ | ALT 7776 | Latin capital letter S with dot above |
| ṡ | ALT 7777 | Latin small letter s with dot above |
| Ṫ | ALT 7786 | Latin capital letter T with dot above |
| ṫ | ALT 7787 | Latin small letter t with dot above |
| Ú | ALT 0218 | Latin capital letter U with acute |
| ú | ALT 163 or ALT 0250 | Latin small letter u with acute |
In the Irish language (Gaeilge), a Goidelic Celtic language, several letters are accompanied by acute accents or diacritical marks, known as sínte fada (long marks). These marks significantly affect the pronunciation and meaning of words. Here are the accented letters used in the Irish alphabet:
- Á (a with acute accent/fada): Pronounced as /ɑː/. Example: “mála” (bag).
- É (e with acute accent/fada): Pronounced as /eː/. Example: “céad” (hundred).
- Í (i with acute accent/fada): Pronounced as /iː/. Example: “líne” (line).
- Ó (o with acute accent/fada): Pronounced as /oː/. Example: “cónaí” (reside).
- Ú (u with acute accent/fada): Pronounced as /uː/. Example: “búil” (blow).
The acute accents or sínte fada (long marks) are essential in the Irish language as they distinguish words with different meanings. For instance, “cóta” with a fada on “ó” means “coat,” while “cota” without the fada means “quota.” Similarly, “cáis” with a fada on “á” means “cheese,” while “cais” without the fada means “pact.”
The use of these accents in Irish orthography is crucial for correct pronunciation and spelling. It is worth noting that the Irish language has a rich tradition of using accented letters to preserve its unique phonetics and to differentiate words with similar spellings.
For ALT codes for letters with accents or diacritical marks that are used in other foreign languages, visit ALT Codes for Latin Letters with Accents or Diacritical Marks used in Foreign Languages. For the the complete list of the first 256 Windows ALT Codes, visit Windows ALT Codes for Special Characters & Symbols.
