A place for the letter you need

What Umlaut Letters does

Umlaut Letters brings character copying and typing instructions together. Start with a letter, copy its uppercase or lowercase form, or compose a word using the on-screen character buttons. The reference sections explain device shortcuts, character codes, and how the letters are used.

The homepage focuses on the German umlaut letters Ä, ä, Ö, ö, Ü, and ü. The accented-letter collection covers a broader selection, while the German keyboard helps you write text containing several special characters.

Publisher

Umlaut Letters is an independent character reference published by Sören Schmidt and operated from the United States. The website is written in US English for people using characters that may not be available on their everyday keyboard.

How we explain characters

We distinguish a character’s technical identity from its role in a language. For example, Unicode calls ä a letter with diaeresis, while the dots function as an umlaut in German. Shortcuts are labeled by operating system, app, or keyboard layout so you can choose an appropriate method.

Our references include the Unicode character charts, Apple’s accent-entry guidance, and Microsoft’s character-code instructions. Device behavior can vary with settings and software versions.

Editorial standards and accessibility

Read our editorial policy to see who is accountable for the content and how corrections are handled. The sources and methodology page explains how character data, keyboard methods, and interactive tools are checked. Our accessibility statement describes the standards used for keyboard, screen-reader, touch, and responsive access.

Corrections and feedback

If you spot a wrong character, incorrect code, or unclear instruction, please contact the publisher. Include the page and the specific detail so it can be checked against the relevant reference.

Explore the resource

Use our character tools to compose accented text or identify Unicode characters. Read our practical articles for help with encoding, copying problems, and choosing a keyboard. Our terms and conditions explain use of the service and your rights in the text you enter.

Funding and advertising

Advertising may help support the website. Commercial placements, when present, are separate from the character tools and reference content. See our privacy policy for information about data handling.