Accents in Linux - How to Add to KDE

[FulhamFan3]

I know how to do accents in dos/windows and mac. However I have no idea how to do it in linux or more specifically KDE. Can anyone help me out?

 

[dduardo]

This should help:

http://www.astro.ufl.edu/it/docs/intl-keyboard.html

 

[ravenprp]

Adding accents in Linux, specifically KDE, is actually quite simple. There are a few different methods you can use, depending on your preference and the language you are typing in.

One way is to use the compose key. This allows you to combine multiple key presses to create accented characters. To set this up, go to your System Settings and navigate to "Input Devices" and then "Keyboard." Under the "Advanced" tab, you can select a key to use as your compose key. Once this is set, you can type the compose key, followed by the accent key (such as ' or `), and then the letter you want to accent.

Another method is to use the keyboard layout switcher. This allows you to switch between different keyboard layouts, each with their own set of accented characters. To set this up, go to your System Settings and navigate to "Input Devices" and then "Keyboard." Under the "Layout" tab, click on the "+" button to add a new layout. You can then select the language and keyboard layout you want to use. To switch between layouts, you can use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift.

You can also use the character map tool to manually insert accented characters. This can be found under "Utilities" in your application menu. Simply select the character you want to insert and click on the "Insert" button.

I hope this helps you add accents in Linux and make your typing experience more efficient.