Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Alt + 0196 |
| Mac | Option + U, then Shift + A |
| Microsoft Word | Type 00C4, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00C4, press Enter |
| HTML | Ä or Ä |
| CSS | \00C4 |
| JavaScript | \u00C4 |
| Unicode | U+00C4 (Latin Capital Letter A With Diaeresis) |
How to type the Capital A with Umlaut on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0196 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt.
You can also type 142 on the numeric keypad (older code page).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 00C4 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into Ä.
How to type the Capital A with Umlaut on a Mac
Press Option + U, then Shift + A.
On a Chromebook or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00c4, then press Enter or Space.
On iPhone and Android
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the base letter on the keyboard, then slide to the accented version.
In Google Docs
Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "capital a with umlaut".
About this character
The letter A with an umlaut, used in languages such as German, Swedish and Turkish.
Related characters
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for Ä?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0196 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type Ä on a Mac?
Press Option + U, then Shift + A.
What is the HTML code for Ä?
Use Ä or Ä in HTML.