To write in Spanish or French in Microsoft Word is EASY!!
#1:
Set your language to your desired language.
You will find this in a drop down menu or at the bottom of your page where the 'globe' icon is located.
#2:
Begin typing. You will find that there are red or green squiggles under words and when you look at your choices, they will be in the target language! Word will also auto-correct common mistakes (like some missed accents and spelling mistakes).
You may have to insert your own accents as you type and these instructions are listed below. I always use the Ctrl key shortcuts, but you can use whatever works best for you!
ACCENTS
There are 3 ways you can get accents on the computer:
1. Use Alt key + the numbers on the left
2. Use Ctrl key + instructions on the right
3. Go to Insert à Symbol
Don't forget to set the language to your desired language BEFORE starting to type!
À – 0192 or Ctrl + ` then Shift + A
 – 0194 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then Shift A
Ä – 0196 or Ctrl + Shift + : then Shift + A
à – 0224 or Ctrl + ` then a
â – 0226 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then a
ä – 0228 or Ctrl + Shift + : then a
È – 0200 or Ctrl + ` then Shift + E
É – 0201 or Ctrl + ‘ then Shift + E
Ê – 0202 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then Shift E
Ë – 0203 or Ctrl + Shift + : then Shift + E
è – 0232 or Ctrl + ` then e
é – 0233 or Ctrl + ‘ then e
ê – 0234 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then e
ë – 0235 or Ctrl + Shift + : then e
Î – 0206 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then Shift + I
Ï – 0207 or Ctrl + Shift + : then Shift + I
î – 0238 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then i
ï – 0239 or Ctrl + Shift + : then i
Ô – 0212 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then Shift + O
Ö – 0214 or Ctrl + Shift + : then Shift + O
ô – 0244 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then o
ö – 0246 or Ctrl + Shift + : then o U
Ù – 0217 or Ctrl + ` then Shift + U
Û – 0219 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then Shift + U
Ü – 0220 or Ctrl + Shift + : then Shift + U
ù – 0249 or Ctrl + ` then u
û – 0251 or Ctrl + Shift + ^ then u
ü – 0252 or Ctrl + Shift + : then u
Ç – 0199 or Ctrl + , then Shift + C
ç – 0231 or Ctrl + , then C