Topic: Typing Vowels With An Umlaut.

[NevB]

For those of us who would prefer to type the vowels in German words with an Umlaut here is a method I've found that was fully explained. While holding down the "ALT" key, with "NUMBER LOCK" on and using the "KEYPAD". Type 0196 for Ä, 0228 ä, 0203 Ë, 0235 ë, 0214 Ö, 0246 ö, 0220 Ü, 0252 ü and Beta S 0223 ß. The letter appears when the "ALT" key is released. The capital letter is 32 less than the lower case letter. I hope I'm not teaching "grannies to suck eggs".

[Cranesbill]

If you are typing on a Windows laptop or PC, it can be simpler to use the Character Map accessory instead. I don't know about phones though - my ancient emergencies-only mobile makes anyone under 40 buckle with laughter.

[NevB]

Thanks Cranesbill I've just looked up the Character Map, I've just got to find out how it works  , luckily I don't use umlauts very often.  As an option you can put an "e" after the vowel to replace the umlaut but it never looks right to me.

[NevB]

Character Maps sussed, you've got to use the copy/paste method so I think I'll just keep the numbers handy for when I need them.

[Cranesbill]

The 'e' instead of an umlaut is still acceptable in German, but I agree it can look a bit odd.