CS 3 InDesign, Oomblots above a letter?

Does anyone know the keystroke command on Mac for making the oomblots (double dots above a letter). I know to get the angled stroke above a letter I go option/e and then the letter but can't figure out what I do to get the oomblots. Thanks.

Thanks and thanks for correct spelling of the word. I am glad you knew what I was asking for.

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