How to Type Ë and ë (E with Two Dots / E Umlaut) on Keyboard

The letter ë (called e with two dots, e with umlaut, or e with diaeresis) is used in several languages and names. They all refer to the same letter: ë (lowercase) or Ë (uppercase).

This character appears in languages like Albania Albanian and Netherlands Dutch and in names such as Zoë or Noël. If you need to type, copy, or pronounce the e with two dots, this guide explains all methods for Windows, Mac, Word, and mobile devices.

What Is the E with Two Dots Called?

Technically, the two dots are called a diaeresis. In everyday typing, many people call it an e umlaut, even though that term is more commonly associated with German vowels like ü and ö.

Capital and lowercase forms

• Ë = capital e with two dots
• ë = lowercase e with two dots

E with Umlaut Copy Paste

How to Type E with Two Dots on Windows

If you use Windows, the easiest method is the Alt code

• Turn “Num Lock” on.
• Place your cursor where you want the letter.
• Press and hold the “Alt” key.
• While holding Alt, type 0235 on the numeric keypad.
• Release Alt → ë appears.

For uppercase:

1. Press and hold the “Alt” key.
2. Type “0203” on the numeric keypad.
3. Release Alt → Ë appears.

E with two dots Alt code

• Ë = Alt + 0203.
• ë = Alt + 0235

How to Type E Umlaut on Mac

For lowercase ë:

1. Press “Option + U”
2. Release both keys
3. Press “E”
4. ë appears

For uppercase Ë:

1. Press “Option + U”
2. Release both keys
3. Press “Shift + E”
4. Ë appears

This shortcut is useful for typing e umlaut on Mac.

How to Type E with Two Dots in Word

In Microsoft Word, you can type ë and Ë in several easy ways:

• Open your document in Microsoft Word.
• Click the “Insert” tab at the top.
• Select “Symbol” from the menu.
• Choose “More Symbols” to open the character list.
• Scroll and find ë or Ë (e with dots).
• Click the letter and press “Insert.”

You can also use keyboard shortcuts on Windows:

• Hold “Alt” and type “0235” for ë.
• Hold “Alt” and type “0203” for Ë.
• Use the numeric keypad and keep “Num Lock” turned on.
• Alt codes are useful if you type these characters often.

How to Type E with Two Dots on Chromebook

If you need to type e umlaut on Chromebook, this method works:

• Place the cursor where you want the letter.
• Press “Ctrl + Shift + U” together.
• Release the keys.
• Type “00eb”.
• Press “Enter”.
• ë will appear.

This uses the Unicode input method on Chromebook and is useful for typing special characters that are not on the keyboard.

How to Type E with umlaut on Android and iPhone

Android

1. Open keyboard
2. Press and hold e
3. Select ë

iPhone / iPad

1. Open keyboard
2. Press and hold e
3. Tap ë

How to Pronounce E with Two Dots

Many users ask how to pronounce e with two dots.

The pronunciation depends on the language:

• In Netherlands Dutch, ë often indicates that the vowel is pronounced separately from the previous vowel.
• In names like Zoë, it tells you to pronounce both vowels separately: “Zo-ee”.
• In Noël, it separates the sounds: “No-el”.

So the symbol usually changes pronunciation or syllable separation.

• See How to type E with accent marks (full guide)