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 Maltese 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ċ | ALT 0266 | Latin capital letter C with dot above |
| ċ | ALT 0267 | Latin small letter c with dot above |
| Ġ | ALT 0288 | Latin capital letter G with dot above |
| ġ | ALT 0289 | Latin small letter g with dot above |
| Ħ | ALT 0294 | Latin capital letter H with stroke |
| ħ | ALT 0295 | Latin small letter h with stroke |
| Ż | ALT 0379 | Latin capital letter Z with dot above |
| ż | ALT 0380 | Latin small letter z with dot above |
| À | ALT 0192 | Latin capital letter A with grave |
| à | ALT 133 or ALT 0224 | Latin small letter a with grave |
| È | ALT 0200 | Latin capital letter E with grave |
| è | ALT 138 or ALT 0232 | Latin small letter e with grave |
| Ì | ALT 0204 | Latin capital letter I with grave |
| ì | ALT 141 or ALT 0236 | Latin small letter i with grave |
| Ò | ALT 0210 | Latin capital letter O with grave |
| ò | ALT 149 or ALT 0242 | Latin small letter o with grave |
| Ù | ALT 0217 | Latin capital letter U with grave |
| ù | ALT 151 or ALT 0249 | Latin small letter u with grave |
| 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) |
In the Maltese language, which is a Semitic language with significant influence from Romance languages, several letters are accompanied by accents or diacritical marks. These accents play a crucial role in indicating pronunciation and distinguishing different words or sounds. Here are the letters with accents or diacritics used in the Maltese language:
- Ċ (C with dot above): Pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar affricate, similar to the English “ch” in “church.” Example: “Ċar” (car).
- Ġ (G with dot above): Pronounced as a voiced velar fricative, similar to the “g” sound in “go.” Example: “Ġimgħa” (Saturday).
- Ħ (H with horizontal line): Pronounced as a voiceless pharyngeal fricative, a harsh sound not found in English. Example: “Ħbieb” (friends).
- Ż (Z with dot above): Pronounced as a voiced alveolar fricative, similar to the “z” sound in “zebra.” Example: “Żarf” (pronounced like “zarf,” meaning cup or mug).
These four letters with accents or diacritics are unique to the Maltese alphabet and have no direct counterparts in the standard Latin alphabet. They are essential for correct pronunciation and spelling in the Maltese language.
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.
