On your computer, open Google Docs or Slides.You can’t insert special characters directly in Google Sheets. Open or create a document or presentation. At the top, click Insert Special characters.

Mrs. Geek Chic shares a step-by-step guide with images to teach you to easily add accents to Google Docs using Easy Accents Add-on. Check it out!

There are various ways you can input accented letters in Google Docs, including keystroke combinations and Google Input Tools. You can also change the language if you plan to type in another language for the duration of the document.