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i can no longer access accented letters via long-press letters on MacBook or option key on external keyboard on ipad. Keyboard is set to us-international. how to fix?



iPad Pro (4th generation)

Posted on Feb 18, 2026 8:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2026 9:17 AM

See


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250006751


On the special us international pc layout, you should be able to make accents by pressing the keys marked ~ ^ ‘ “ and backtick, followed by the base letter.


Most users prefer US or ABC to keep the normal use of ‘ “ ~ and make accents via press/hold or option.

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