The at sign (@) is a widely used symbol in the digital world , particularly for email addresses, social media, and computer code. But how do you type an at sign on a Mac keyboard? If you're used to a Windows keyboard Mac keyboard layout confusing , as it differs in some ways.

Don't panic, in this article we will explain how to type the @ symbol on a Mac easily and quickly .

Where is the @ symbol on a Mac keyboard?

On a Mac keyboard , the at symbol (@) is located in the top left corner, just above the Tab . It's the third position on the key that also displays the < and > symbols. To access the at symbol, simply press this key once.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac?

To type the @ symbol on a Mac, there are two possible methods:

• The first method involves directly pressing the @ key , located in the top left corner of the keyboard. This is the simplest and fastest method.
• The second method involves using the keyboard shortcut Alt + 2. Hold down the Alt key and press the 2 key, which is located at the top of the keyboard, above the letter W. This method can be useful if you have an external keyboard or if you are using software that modifies the keyboard layout.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac with a QWERTY keyboard?

If you are using a qwerty keyboard , that is to say a keyboard whose layout of letters is different from that of the French azerty keyboard , you will have to adapt your method for typing the at sign on a mac .

Indeed, on a qwerty keyboard, the @ symbol is in the third position of the key which also displays the symbols » and '.

To access the @ symbol, you must use the keyboard shortcut Alt + G. You must hold down the Alt key and press the G key , which is located in the middle of the keyboard, below the letter F.

How do I check my Mac keyboard configuration?

If you're having trouble typing the @ symbol on a Mac , your keyboard might be set to a language other than French. To check your Mac keyboard settings, you can follow these steps:

• Click on the Apple in the top left corner of the screen and choose System Preferences .

• Click on the Keyboard , then on the Input Methods .

• Check that the French box is checked in the list of input sources. If it is not, check it and uncheck the other languages.
• You can also click the + button in the bottom left corner to add other languages ​​if you wish.

• Close the system preferences window.

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FAQs

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using a Bluetooth keyboard?

If you are using a Bluetooth keyboard for your Mac , the method for typing the @ symbol may vary depending on the model and brand of the keyboard.

Generally, you need to use the Alt or Option key , which is located next to the Command key, and press the key that displays the @ symbol. On some keyboards, the @ symbol is on the 2 key, on others, on the Q or G key .

You can also consult the user manual for your Bluetooth keyboard to find the keyboard shortcut corresponding to the @ symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using a numeric keypad?

If you have a built-in or external numeric keypad for your Mac , you can also easily type the @ symbol. Simply press the Alt or Option key and the 2 key on the numeric keypad .

This will allow you to get the @ symbol without having to change your keyboard layout.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac with an Arabic keyboard?

If you have configured your Mac keyboard in Arabic , you can type the @ symbol using the keyboard shortcut Alt + 2. You need to hold down the Alt or Option key and press the 2 key, which is located at the top of the keyboard, above the letter W.

You can also temporarily change the keyboard language to French by clicking on the flag icon in the top right corner of the screen and choosing French from the drop-down menu.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac with an English keyboard?

If you have configured your Mac keyboard in English, you can type the @ symbol using the keyboard shortcut Alt + G. Hold down the Alt or Option key and press the G key , which is located in the middle of the keyboard, below the letter F. You can also temporarily change the keyboard language to French by clicking on the flag icon in the top right corner of the screen and selecting French from the drop-down menu.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using a MacBook Air?

If you have a MacBook Air , you can type the @ symbol the same way as on other Mac models. Simply press the @ key, located in the top left corner of the keyboard, just above the Tab key. You don't need to use the Alt or Option key to access this symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using a MacBook Pro?

If you have a MacBook Pro , you can type the @ symbol the same way as on other Mac models. Simply press the @ key, located in the top left corner of the keyboard, just above the Tab key. You don't need to use the Alt or Option key to access this symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using an iMac?

If you have an iMac , you can type the @ symbol the same way as on other Mac models. Simply press the @ key, located in the upper left corner of the keyboard, just above the Tab key. You don't need to use the Alt or Option key to access this symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac mini?

If you have a Mac mini, you can type the @ symbol the same way as on other Mac models. Simply press the @ key, located in the top left corner of the keyboard, just above the Tab key . You don't need to use the Alt or Option key to access this symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac Pro?

If you have a Mac Pro , you can type the @ symbol the same way as on other Mac models. Simply press the @ key, located in the upper left corner of the keyboard, just above the Tab key. You don't need to use the Alt or Option key to access this symbol.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using Siri?

If you want to type the @ symbol on a Mac using Siri, you can use the voice command “ Insert @ symbol ”. First, activate Siri by clicking the microphone icon in the top right corner of the screen or by pressing and holding the Command . Then, clearly say “ Insert @ symbol ” and Siri will type the @ symbol where the cursor is located.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using voice dictation?

If you want to type the at symbol (@) on a Mac using voice dictation, you can use the word " at " to write the @ symbol. First, activate voice dictation by clicking the microphone icon in the menu bar or pressing the Fn key twice . Then, clearly say " at " and voice dictation will type the @ symbol where the cursor is located.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using the on-screen keyboard?

If you want to type the @ symbol on a Mac using the on-screen keyboard, you can use the Keyboard tool, which displays a virtual keyboard on the screen. First, activate the on-screen keyboard by clicking the keyboard icon in the menu bar or by going to System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard > Show Keyboard and Emoji Viewers in Menu Bar. Then, click the @ symbol on the on-screen keyboard to type the @ symbol where your cursor is located.

How do I type the @ symbol on a Mac using selection control?

If you want to type the @ symbol on a Mac using Control Panel, you can use the Control Panel tool, which allows you to control your Mac with simple gestures like head movements or blinks. First, you need to enable Control Panel by going to System Preferences > Accessibility > Control Panel > Enable Control Panel .

Next, you need to follow the on-screen instructions to configure the gestures and actions . To type the @ symbol, you need to choose the Keyboard and select the @ key with the chosen gesture.

How to fix an @ symbol error on a Mac?

If you've made a mistake with the @ symbol on your Mac , for example, if you typed an incorrect email address or accidentally mentioned someone, you can easily correct it. Simply place your cursor where you want to remove the @ symbol and press the Backspace or Delete key.

You can also select the @ symbol with your mouse or trackpad and press the Backspace or Delete key. You can then correct your mistake by typing the correct @ symbol or deleting the unnecessary one.

Conclusion

Now you know how to type the @ symbol on a Mac , whether you have an AZERTY or QWERTY keyboard . You just need to know the key or keyboard shortcut that corresponds to this symbol.

You can also check your Mac keyboard settings if you're unsure about the language being used. We hope this article has been helpful and that you can now type the @ symbol on your Mac without any problems.