Here's how you can achieve it:
On a computer:
* Using the keyboard: Most keyboards have a dedicated key for umlauts. It's usually found near the "@" or "#" key. To type an umlaut, hold down the Alt key and press the relevant umlaut key, then type the vowel.
* Using the character map: You can access the character map (usually in your "Accessories" folder) and find the specific umlaut characters you need.
* Using the "Compose" key: Some keyboards have a "Compose" key that allows you to create special characters by typing a specific combination of keys.
On a phone or tablet:
* Using the keyboard: Many smartphone keyboards have a dedicated umlaut key, often accessed by long-pressing the vowel you want to modify.
* Using a dedicated app: There are apps available that provide access to special characters, including umlauts.
Examples:
* ä (a with umlaut)
* ö (o with umlaut)
* ü (u with umlaut)
Remember that umlauts are important in German as they change the pronunciation of a word. For example, "Mann" (man) is pronounced differently from "Männchen" (little man) because of the umlaut on the "a".