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 Romanian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ă | ALT 0258 | Latin capital letter A with breve |
| ă | ALT 0259 | Latin small letter a with breve |
| Â | ALT 0194 | Latin capital letter A with circumflex |
| â | ALT 131 or ALT 0226 | Latin small letter a with circumflex |
| Î | ALT 0206 | Latin capital letter I with circumflex |
| î | ALT 140 or ALT 0238 | Latin small letter i with circumflex |
| Ș | ALT 0536 | Latin capital letter S with comma below |
| ș | ALT 0537 | Latin small letter s with comma below |
| Ț | ALT 0538 | Latin capital letter T with comma below |
| ț | ALT 0539 | Latin small letter t with comma below |
| Ş | ALT 0350 | Latin capital letter S with cedilla |
| ş | ALT 0351 | Latin small letter s with cedilla |
| Ţ | ALT 0354 | Latin capital letter T with cedilla |
| ţ | ALT 0355 | Latin small letter t with cedilla |
In the Romanian language, several letters are accompanied by accents or diacritical marks, which significantly affect their pronunciation and may distinguish them from their unaccented counterparts. Here are the accented letters used in the Romanian alphabet:
- Ă (a breve): Pronounced as /ə/. Example: “măsură” (measure).
- Â (a circumflex): Pronounced as /ɨ/. Example: “mână” (hand).
- Î (i circumflex): Pronounced as /ɨ/. Example: “înalt” (tall).
- Ș (s-comma): Pronounced as /ʃ/. Example: “școală” (school).
- Ț (t-comma): Pronounced as /ʦ/. Example: “țară” (country).
The letters ă, â, î, ș, and ț are specific to the Romanian language and are not present in most other languages that use the Latin alphabet. These diacritical marks are crucial for correct pronunciation and spelling in Romanian.
Additionally, the letter “s” can also appear with a cedilla (ş) in older Romanian orthography, but it has been mostly replaced by the “ș” with a comma. The cedilla version is no longer standard in modern Romanian spelling.
Please note that the accents or diacritical marks in Romanian play a significant role in distinguishing different sounds and are essential for accurate spelling and pronunciation in the 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.
