To type special characters on your Mac, you can use a combination of the Option key and other keys. For example, to type an accented letters or character, hold down the Option key and press the letter key that corresponds to the accent you want. To type symbols like , , or , hold down the Option key and press specific keys on your keyboard. You can also access the Character Viewer by clicking on the menu, selecting Edit > Emoji & Symbols, or by pressing Control + Command + Space. The Character Viewer allows you to browse and insert a wide range of special characters into your text.