ALT Codes for Danish & Norwegian Letters with Accents

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 Danish & Norwegian languages. 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.

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In both Danish and Norwegian, diacritics are used with certain letters to modify their pronunciation or distinguish different words or sounds. Here are the letters with accents or diacritics commonly used in these languages:

  • Å (å) – A with a ring: Represents the sound /ɔ/ (similar to the “o” in “more”). It is also used in Danish.
  • Æ (æ) – AE Ligature: Represents the sound /æ/ (like the “a” in “cat”). In some dialects, this letter may also represent the sound /ɛ/ (like the “e” in “bed”).
  • Ø (ø) – O with a slash: Represents the sound /ø/ (similar to the “i” in “bird” but more rounded).

It’s important to note that while both Danish and Norwegian use these diacritic letters, there are some differences in pronunciation between the two languages, especially regarding the sound represented by the letter “Å.” Additionally, in certain loanwords or foreign names, other diacritic marks might appear in both languages, but the above list includes the commonly used ones native to Danish and Norwegian.

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.