It's important to use the right symbols when typing in Spanish in order to make your papers look more professional. That translates to better grades!
If you write to a native-speaking pen pal in Spanish, it is more professional but also more respectful to use the proper symbols. This guide will get you started with a few of the most commonly used letters. Once you understand how to create these letters and symbols, you can branch out! It's easy to understand the basic pattern and learn to create some additional symbols.
It doesn't matter whether you use Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or a Macintosh program; every application allows the user to create international symbols. To get started, just select your platform from the list below.

