How to Type Ä (a Umlaut)
Fastest method: Alt+0228 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+U, A on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Latin Small Letter A With Diaeresis
U+00E4
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+0228
Word (anywhere)
00E4, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+U, A
Unicode code point
U+00E4
HTML entity
ä
FAQ
How do I type ä (a umlaut) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0228 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the ä symbol appears.
How do I type ä (a umlaut) on Mac?
Press Option+U, then A. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert ä (a umlaut) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 00E4 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ä. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for ä (a umlaut)?
The HTML entity is ä (or the numeric code ä) — use it directly in your source code.