So I've been trying to study the (Brazilian) Portuguese language for some time now -- still need to learn a LOT! The masculine/feminine articles makes it confusing but interesting. So also is the placement of nouns before adjectives.
I however had a problem when I needed to type Portuguese text in a word processor, until a couple of days ago.
In this post, I share some keyboard short cuts one can use to type accents without resorting to inserting symbols and such.
To do that, one has to use the modifier keys, Ctrl and/or Shift, plus the character that represents the accent, plus the letter which needs the accent.
This is also helpful to those who also study other languages like French, and wish to type words in such languages seamlessly.
Enough said, here are some examples:
Ctrl + , + c = ç.
Ctrl + ' + e = é
Ctrl + Shift + ^ + u = û
Ctrl + ` (under the Esc key) + e = è
Ctrl + Shift + ~ (under the Esc key) + a = ã
Ctrl + Shift + : + i = ï
Ctrl + / + o = ø
I would like to know your experience. If you have any tricks up your sleeves, do comment below.
I will also like to know your experience with respect to studying a second language.
Obrigado!
PS: I also stumbled upon this tutorial that has more information on the typing of accents in word processors. Enjoy
