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Words and names in many languages often use accented letters, which are letters with small markings appearing above or below them (such as the tilde and umlaut). Accented letters are important, as they can change the meaning and pronunciation of a particular word or phrase. There are several easy methods to insert or type accented letters on your Mac. We'll cover how to type letters with accents using keyboard shortcuts, as well as how to insert them using the Mac Accent menu.