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 Latvian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ā | ALT 0256 | Latin capital letter A with macron |
| ā | ALT 0257 | Latin small letter a with macron |
| Č | ALT 0268 | Latin capital letter C with caron |
| č | ALT 0269 | Latin small letter c with caron |
| Ē | ALT 0274 | Latin capital letter E with macron |
| ē | ALT 0275 | Latin small letter e with macron |
| Ģ | ALT 0290 | Latin capital letter G with cedilla |
| ģ | ALT 0291 | Latin small letter g with cedilla |
| Ī | ALT 0298 | Latin capital letter I with macron |
| ī | ALT 0299 | Latin small letter i with macron |
| Ķ | ALT 0310 | Latin capital letter K with cedilla |
| ķ | ALT 0311 | Latin small letter k with cedilla |
| Ļ | ALT 0315 | Latin capital letter L with cedilla |
| ļ | ALT 0316 | Latin small letter l with cedilla |
| Ņ | ALT 0325 | Latin capital letter N with cedilla |
| ņ | ALT 0326 | Latin small letter n with cedilla |
| Ō | ALT 0332 | Latin capital letter O with macron |
| ō | ALT 0333 | Latin small letter o with macron |
| Š | ALT 0138 | Latin capital letter S with caron |
| š | ALT 0154 | Latin small letter s with caron |
| Ū | ALT 0362 | Latin capital letter U with macron |
| ū | ALT 0363 | Latin small letter u with macron |
| Ž | ALT 0142 | Latin capital letter Z with caron |
| ž | ALT 0158 | Latin small letter z with caron |
| DZ | ALT 0497 | Latin capital letter DZ |
| Dz | ALT 0498 | Latin capital letter D with small letter Z |
| dz | ALT 0499 | Latin small letter dz |
| DŽ | ALT 0452 | Latin capital letter DZ with caron |
| Dž | ALT 0453 | Latin capital letter D with small letter z with caron |
| dž | ALT 0454 | Latin small letter dz with caron |
In the Latvian language, diacritical marks are used to modify certain letters, known as “modified letters,” to indicate specific sounds. The Latvian alphabet includes the following modified letters with diacritics:
- Ā (a with macron): Pronounced as /ɑː/. Example: “ābols” (apple).
- Ē (e with macron): Pronounced as /eː/. Example: “ēka” (building).
- Ī (i with macron): Pronounced as /iː/. Example: “īss” (short).
- Ū (u with macron): Pronounced as /uː/. Example: “ūdens” (water).
- Č (c with caron): Pronounced as /tʃ/. Example: “čaula” (shell).
- Ģ (g with cedilla): Pronounced as a voiced palatal fricative /ɟ/. Example: “ģimene” (family).
- Ķ (k with cedilla): Pronounced as a voiceless palatal fricative /ç/. Example: “ķirsis” (cherry).
- Ļ (l with cedilla): Pronounced as a voiced palatal lateral /ʎ/. Example: “ļoti” (very).
- Ņ (n with cedilla): Pronounced as a voiced palatal nasal /ɲ/. Example: “ņemt” (to take).
- Ŗ (r with cedilla): Pronounced as a voiced retroflex fricative /ʐ/. Example: “ŗīga” (Riga).
- Š (s with caron): Pronounced as /ʃ/. Example: “šķūnis” (cupboard).
- Ž (z with caron): Pronounced as /ʒ/. Example: “žogs” (fence).
These modified letters with diacritics significantly impact the pronunciation of words in Latvian. It’s important to use the appropriate diacritics when writing in Latvian to ensure accurate spelling and pronunciation.
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.
