How to Type à — A-grave (à)
To type à (A-grave): on a Mac press ⌥` then A (a dead key — press the combo, release, then type the base letter); on Windows hold Alt and type 0224 on the numeric keypad, then release. It is the grave accent used in à la carte, voilà and déjà vu.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-grave à | ⌥` then A | Alt+0224 | |
| Copy à | à | à | |
| Uppercase À | ⌥` then ⇧A | Alt+0224 |
Typing à on Mac vs Windows
The character à (A-grave (à)) is the grave accent used in à la carte, voilà and déjà vu. On a Mac à uses a dead key: press ⌥` (nothing appears yet), release, then type the base letter. For à that is ⌥` then A. On Windows, hold Alt and type 0224 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. No number pad? Copy the à above, or open the Windows emoji panel with Win+. and search.
Uppercase and quick copy
For the capital À, add Shift to the Mac combo or use the Windows code above with the base letter capitalised. The fastest option on any keyboard — including laptops without a numeric keypad — is to copy à from the box at the top of this page.
FAQ
What is the à shortcut on Mac?
Press ⌥` then A — it's a dead-key combo: press it, release, then type the base letter.
How do I type à on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0224 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. No number pad? Copy à or use Win+. emoji panel.
How do I type à on a laptop without a number pad?
Copy the à from this page, or on Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search. On Mac the ⌥` then A shortcut works on any keyboard.