How do I insert/type the accent mark on the computer using Microsoft Word? Having trouble typing á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ and ¡ on your keyboard? ¡No te apures! (Don't sweat it!) There are several ways you can type these accent marks into your file.If you’re using Office for Windows, use the following shortcuts:For accented vowels, press Ctrl + ', then the vowel you want to accent.For the Spanish ñ, press Ctrl + ~, then the n key. How to Type Accents and Letters with Character CodesAnother way to type S