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How to Type É (e with an Acute Accent)

Fastest method: Alt+0233 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+E, E on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.

Latin Small Letter E With Acute
U+00E9
Windows (Alt code) Alt+0233
Word (anywhere) 00E9, Alt+X
Mac (Option key) Option+E, E
Unicode code point U+00E9
HTML entity é

FAQ

How do I type é (e acute) on Windows?

Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 0233 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the é symbol appears.

How do I type é (e acute) on Mac?

Press Option+E, then E. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.

How do I insert é (e acute) in Word or Google Docs?

In Word, type 00E9 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into é. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.

What is the HTML code for é (e acute)?

The HTML entity is é (or the numeric code é) — use it directly in your source code.

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