Alt codes are a quick and easy way to input special characters and symbols using the numeric keypad on your computer. Here’s a guide to using alt codes and some of the most commonly used codes for special characters.
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| Alt Code | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + 0000 | NUL | Null character |
| Alt + 0001 | SOH | Start of Heading |
| Alt + 0002 | STX | Start of Text |
| Alt + 0003 | ETX | End of Text |
| Alt + 0004 | EOT | End of Transmission |
| Alt + 0005 | ENQ | Enquiry |
| Alt + 0006 | ACK | Acknowledge |
| Alt + 0007 | BEL | Bell |
| Alt + 0008 | BS | Backspace |
| Alt + 0009 | HT | Horizontal Tab |
| Alt + 0010 | LF | Line Feed |
| Alt + 0011 | VT | Vertical Tab |
| Alt + 0012 | FF | Form Feed |
| Alt + 0013 | CR | Carriage Return |
| Alt + 0014 | SO | Shift Out |
| Alt + 0015 | SI | Shift In |
| Alt + 0016 | DLE | Data Link Escape |
| Alt + 0017 | DC1 | Device Control 1 |
| Alt + 0018 | DC2 | Device Control 2 |
| Alt + 0019 | DC3 | Device Control 3 |
| Alt + 0020 | DC4 | Device Control 4 |
| Alt + 0021 | NAK | Negative Acknowledge |
| Alt + 0022 | SYN | Synchronous Idle |
| Alt + 0023 | ETB | End of Transmission Block |
| Alt + 0024 | CAN | Cancel |
| Alt + 0025 | EM | End of Medium |
| Alt + 0026 | SUB | Substitute |
| Alt + 0027 | ESC | Escape |
| Alt + 0028 | FS | File Separator |
| Alt + 0029 | GS | Group Separator |
| Alt + 0030 | RS | Record Separator |
| Alt + 0031 | US | Unit Separator |
| Alt + 0032 | Space | Space |
| Alt + 0033 | ! | Exclamation Mark |
| Alt + 0034 | “ | Double Quotes |
| Alt + 0035 | # | Number Sign |
| Alt + 0036 | $ | Dollar Sign |
| Alt + 0037 | % | Percent Sign |
| Alt + 0038 | & | Ampersand |
| Alt + 0039 | ‘ | Single Quote |
| Alt + 0040 | ( | Left Parenthesis |
| Alt + 0041 | ) | Right Parenthesis |
| Alt + 0042 | * | Asterisk |
| Alt + 0043 | + | Plus |
| Alt + 0044 | , | Comma |
| Alt + 0045 | – | Minus |
| Alt + 0046 | . | Period |
| Alt + 0047 | / | Slash |
| Alt + 0048 | 0 | Zero |
| Alt + 0049 | 1 | One |
| Alt + 0050 | 2 | Two |
| Alt + 0051 | 3 | Three |
| Alt + 0052 | 4 | Four |
| Alt + 0053 | 5 | Five |
| Alt + 0054 | 6 | Six |
| Alt + 0055 | 7 | Seven |
| Alt + 0056 | 8 | Eight |
| Alt + 0057 | 9 | Nine |
| Alt + 0058 | : | Colon |
| Alt + 0059 | ; | Semicolon |
| Alt + 0060 | < | Less Than |
| Alt + 0061 | = | Equal |
| Alt + 0062 | > | Greater Than |
| Alt + 0063 | ? | Question Mark |
| Alt + 0064 | @ | At Sign |
| Alt + 0065 | A | Capital A |
| Alt + 0066 | B | Capital B |
| Alt + 0067 | C | Capital C |
| Alt + 0068 | D | Capital D |
| Alt + 0069 | E | Capital E |
| Alt + 0070 | F | Capital F |
| Alt + 0071 | G | Capital G |
| Alt + 0072 | H | Capital H |
| Alt + 0073 | I | Capital I |
| Alt + 0074 | J | Capital J |
| Alt + 0075 | K | Capital K |
| Alt + 0076 | L | Capital L |
| Alt + 0077 | M | Capital M |
| Alt + 0078 | N | Capital N |
| Alt + 0079 | O | Capital O |
| Alt + 0080 | P | Capital P |
| Alt + 0081 | Q | Capital Q |
| Alt + 0082 | R | Capital R |
| Alt + 0083 | S | Capital S |
| Alt + 0084 | T | Capital T |
| Alt + 0085 | U | Capital U |
| Alt + 0086 | V | Capital V |
| Alt + 0087 | W | Capital W |
| Alt + 0088 | X | Capital X |
| Alt + 0089 | Y | Capital Y |
| Alt + 0090 | Z | Capital Z |
| Alt + 0091 | [ | Left Square Bracket |
| Alt + 0092 | \ | Backslash |
| Alt + 0093 | ] | Right Square Bracket |
| Alt + 0094 | ^ | Caret |
| Alt + 0095 | _ | Underscore |
| Alt + 0096 | ` | Grave Accent |
| Alt + 0097 | A | Lowercase a |
| Alt + 0098 | B | Lowercase b |
| Alt + 0099 | C | Lowercase c |
| Alt + 0100 | D | Lowercase d |
| Alt + 0101 | E | Lowercase e |
| Alt + 0102 | F | Lowercase f |
| Alt + 0103 | G | Lowercase g |
| Alt + 0104 | H | Lowercase h |
| Alt + 0105 | I | Lowercase i |
| Alt + 0106 | J | Lowercase j |
| Alt + 0107 | K | Lowercase k |
| Alt + 0108 | L | Lowercase l |
| Alt + 0109 | M | Lowercase m |
| Alt + 0110 | N | Lowercase n |
| Alt + 0111 | O | Lowercase o |
| Alt + 0112 | P | Lowercase p |
| Alt + 0113 | Q | Lowercase q |
| Alt + 0114 | R | Lowercase r |
| Alt + 0115 | S | Lowercase s |
| Alt + 0116 | T | Lowercase t |
| Alt + 0117 | u | Lowercase u |
| Alt + 0118 | V | Lowercase v |
| Alt + 0119 | W | Lowercase w |
| Alt + 0120 | X | Lowercase x |
| Alt + 0121 | Y | Lowercase y |
| Alt + 0122 | Z | Lowercase z |
| Alt + 0123 | { | Left Curly Bracket |
| Alt + 0124 | | | Vertical Bar |
| Alt + 0125 | } | Right Curly Bracket |
| Alt + 0126 | ~ | Tilde |
| Alt + 0127 | DEL | Delete |
| Alt + 0128 | Ç | Latin capital letter C with cedilla |
| Alt + 0129 | ||
| Alt + 0130 | ‚ | Single low-9 quotation mark |
| Alt + 0131 | ƒ | Latin small letter f with hook |
| Alt + 0132 | „ | Double low-9 quotation mark |
| Alt + 0133 | … | Horizontal ellipsis |
| Alt + 0134 | † | Dagger |
| Alt + 0135 | ‡ | Double dagger |
| Alt + 0136 | ˆ | Circumflex accent |
| Alt + 0137 | ‰ | Per mille sign |
| Alt + 0138 | Š | Latin capital letter S with caron |
| Alt + 0139 | ‹ | Single left-pointing angle quotation mark |
| Alt + 0140 | Π| Latin capital ligature OE |
| Alt + 0141 | ||
| Alt + 0142 | Ž | Latin capital letter Z with caron |
| Alt + 0143 | ||
| Alt + 0144 | ||
| Alt + 0145 | ‘ | Left single quotation mark |
| Alt + 0146 | ’ | Right single quotation mark |
| Alt + 0147 | “ | Left double quotation mark |
| Alt + 0148 | ” | Right double quotation mark |
| Alt + 0149 | • | Bullet |
| Alt + 0150 | – | En dash |
| Alt + 0151 | — | Em dash |
| Alt + 0152 | ˜ | Small tilde |
| Alt + 0153 | ™ | Trade mark sign |
| Alt + 0154 | š | Latin small letter s with caron |
| Alt + 0155 | › | Single right-pointing angle quotation mark |
| Alt + 0156 | œ | Latin small ligature oe |
| Alt + 0157 | ||
| Alt + 0158 | ž | Latin small letter z with caron |
| Alt + 0159 | Ÿ | Latin capital letter Y with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0160 | (Non-ASCII) | Non-breaking space |
| Alt + 0161 | ¡ | Inverted exclamation mark |
| Alt + 0162 | ¢ | Cent sign |
| Alt + 0163 | £ | Pound sign |
| Alt + 0164 | ¤ | Currency sign |
| Alt + 0165 | ¥ | Yen sign |
| Alt + 0166 | ¦ | Broken bar |
| Alt + 0167 | § | Section sign |
| Alt + 0168 | ¨ | Diaeresis |
| Alt + 0169 | © | Copyright sign |
| Alt + 0170 | ª | Feminine ordinal indicator |
| Alt + 0171 | « | Left-pointing double angle quotation mark |
| Alt + 0172 | ¬ | Not sign |
| Alt + 0173 | (Soft Hyphen) | Soft hyphen |
| Alt + 0174 | ® | Registered sign |
| Alt + 0175 | ¯ | Macron |
| Alt + 0176 | ° | Degree sign |
| Alt + 0177 | ± | Plus-minus sign |
| Alt + 0178 | ² | Superscript two |
| Alt + 0179 | ³ | Superscript three |
| Alt + 0180 | ´ | Acute accent |
| Alt + 0181 | µ | Micro sign |
| Alt + 0182 | ¶ | Pilcrow sign |
| Alt + 0183 | · | Middle dot |
| Alt + 0184 | ¸ | Cedilla |
| Alt + 0185 | ¹ | Superscript one |
| Alt + 0186 | º | Masculine ordinal indicator |
| Alt + 0187 | » | Right-pointing double angle quotation mark |
| Alt + 0188 | ¼ | Vulgar fraction one quarter |
| Alt + 0189 | ½ | Vulgar fraction one half |
| Alt + 0190 | ¾ | Vulgar fraction three quarters |
| Alt + 0191 | ¿ | Inverted question mark |
| Alt + 0192 | À | Latin capital letter A with grave |
| Alt + 0193 | Á | Latin capital letter A with acute |
| Alt + 0194 | Â | Latin capital letter A with circumflex |
| Alt + 0195 | Ã | Latin capital letter A with tilde |
| Alt + 0196 | Ä | Latin capital letter A with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0197 | Å | Latin capital letter A with ring above |
| Alt + 0198 | Æ | Latin capital letter AE |
| Alt + 0199 | Ç | Latin capital letter C with cedilla |
| Alt + 0200 | È | Latin capital letter E with grave |
| Alt + 0201 | É | Latin capital letter E with acute |
| Alt + 0202 | Ê | Latin capital letter E with circumflex |
| Alt + 0203 | Ë | Latin capital letter E with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0204 | Ì | Latin capital letter I with grave |
| Alt + 0205 | Í | Latin capital letter I with acute |
| Alt + 0206 | Î | Latin capital letter I with circumflex |
| Alt + 0207 | Ï | Latin capital letter I with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0208 | Ð | Latin capital letter Eth |
| Alt + 0209 | Ñ | Latin capital letter N with tilde |
| Alt + 0210 | Ò | Latin capital letter O with grave |
| Alt + 0211 | Ó | Latin capital letter O with acute |
| Alt + 0212 | Ô | Latin capital letter O with circumflex |
| Alt + 0213 | Õ | Latin capital letter O with tilde |
| Alt + 0214 | Ö | Latin capital letter O with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0215 | × | Multiplication sign |
| Alt + 0216 | Ø | Latin capital letter O with stroke |
| Alt + 0217 | Ù | Latin capital letter U with grave |
| Alt + 0218 | Ú | Latin capital letter U with acute |
| Alt + 0219 | Û | Latin capital letter U with circumflex |
| Alt + 0220 | Ü | Latin capital letter U with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0221 | Ý | Latin capital letter Y with acute |
| Alt + 0222 | Þ | Latin capital letter Thorn |
| Alt + 0223 | ß | Latin small letter sharp s (ess-zed) |
| Alt + 0224 | à | Latin small letter a with grave |
| Alt + 0225 | á | Latin small letter a with acute |
| Alt + 0226 | â | Latin small letter a with circumflex |
| Alt + 0227 | ã | Latin small letter a with tilde |
| Alt + 0228 | ä | Latin small letter a with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0229 | å | Latin small letter a with ring above |
| Alt + 0230 | æ | Latin small letter ae |
| Alt + 0231 | ç | Latin small letter c with cedilla |
| Alt + 0232 | è | Latin small letter e with grave |
| Alt + 0233 | é | Latin small letter e with acute |
| Alt + 0234 | ê | Latin small letter e with circumflex |
| Alt + 0235 | ë | Latin small letter e with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0236 | ì | Latin small letter i with grave |
| Alt + 0237 | í | Latin small letter i with acute |
| Alt + 0238 | î | Latin small letter i with circumflex |
| Alt + 0239 | ï | Latin small letter i with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0240 | ð | Latin small letter eth |
| Alt + 0241 | ñ | Latin small letter n with tilde |
| Alt + 0242 | ò | Latin small letter o with grave |
| Alt + 0243 | ó | Latin small letter o with acute |
| Alt + 0244 | ô | Latin small letter o with circumflex |
| Alt + 0245 | õ | Latin small letter o with tilde |
| Alt + 0246 | ö | Latin small letter o with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0247 | ÷ | Division sign |
| Alt + 0248 | ø | Latin small letter o with stroke |
| Alt + 0249 | ù | Latin small letter u with grave |
| Alt + 0250 | ú | Latin small letter u with acute |
| Alt + 0251 | û | Latin small letter u with circumflex |
| Alt + 0252 | ü | Latin small letter u with diaeresis |
| Alt + 0253 | ý | Latin small letter y with acute |
| Alt + 0254 | þ | Latin small letter thorn |
| Alt + 0255 | ÿ | Latin small letter y with diaeresis |
Alt codes are numerical sequences that are used to input special characters and symbols into computer text. The use of Alt codes is possible due to the existence of a numeric keypad, usually found on desktop computers and laptops.
To input an Alt code, the user must first activate the numeric keypad by pressing the Num Lock key. Once the numeric keypad is activated, the user can input an Alt code by holding down the “Alt” key and typing a numeric code using the numeric keypad. The resulting symbol or character will then appear in the text.
Alt codes are supported on various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Apple’s macOS. The use of Alt codes is also possible within certain software programs, such as Microsoft Word.
It’s worth noting that the range of characters and symbols that can be inputted using Alt codes is limited to the ASCII character set. However, the Unicode Consortium has developed a more extensive system of character encoding, allowing for the input of a wider range of symbols and characters.
Alt codes provide a convenient way for users to input special characters and symbols into their text. By using the numeric keypad in combination with the Alt key, users can quickly access a range of characters and symbols to enhance their text.
Alt codes are a quick and easy way to input special characters and symbols into text on Windows operating systems. The use of Alt codes is possible through the combination of the Alt key and key codes, which represent specific characters.
One of the most popular methods for accessing Alt codes on Windows is through the Character Map, a program that displays a comprehensive list of characters and symbols along with their corresponding key codes. To input a character using the Character Map, the user simply needs to select the desired character and then press “Ctrl + C” to copy it. The character can then be pasted into a text document by pressing “Ctrl + V”.
Another way to input Alt codes on Windows is by using keyboard shortcuts. This involves pressing the Alt key and then typing the key code of the desired character using the numeric keypad. It’s important to note that the numeric keypad must be activated by pressing the Num Lock key before using Alt codes.
It’s also worth mentioning that the range of characters and symbols that can be inputted using Alt codes is determined by the Windows code page, which determines which characters are associated with specific key codes.
For laptop users who do not have a separate numeric keypad, the use of Alt codes may require some additional effort. However, most laptops have a dedicated “Num Lock” key that can be used to activate a virtual numeric keypad within the keyboard, allowing for the input of Alt codes.
Alt codes are a useful tool for Windows users who want to input special characters and symbols into their text. Whether using the Character Map, keyboard shortcuts, or the virtual numeric keypad on a laptop, the use of Alt codes allows for a convenient and efficient way to enhance text.
Alt codes are sequences of numbers used to input special characters and symbols into computer text that are not found on a standard keyboard. By holding down the Alt key and typing the corresponding Alt code using the numeric keypad on the keyboard, users can quickly and easily input a wide range of characters into their text.
Alt codes can be used to input mathematical symbols, such as the vertical line and up/down arrow, as well as musical symbols, such as eighth notes. In addition, they can also be used to input Latin letters, such as the Latin capital letter “C”, the Latin small letter “n”, and the small letter “e”.
Examples of special characters that can be input using Alt codes include the left parenthesis, the right parenthesis, the question mark, and various types of punctuation marks. The range of characters and symbols that can be inputted using Alt codes is determined by the operating system and software being used, and the codes can vary between systems.
Alt codes provide a convenient and efficient way for users to input special characters and symbols into their text, including mathematical symbols, musical notes, and Latin letters. By using the Alt key and the corresponding Alt code, users can easily enhance their text with a wide range of characters.
Alt codes have their roots in the early days of computer technology and text input. The use of Alt codes originated as a way to input special characters and symbols that were not easily accessible through standard keyboard layouts.
Before the widespread use of computer graphics and Unicode, text input was limited to the ASCII character set, which consisted of only 128 characters. This limited the range of special characters and symbols that could be used in text.
In an effort to overcome these limitations, early computer developers created the concept of Alt codes, which allowed for the input of additional characters and symbols by using a combination of the Alt key and key codes. These key codes were assigned to specific characters, allowing users to input them by typing the corresponding code using the numeric keypad.
The use of Alt codes became widespread in the early days of personal computing, and their popularity has continued to this day. With the development of Unicode and the expansion of character encoding standards, the range of characters and symbols that can be inputted using Alt codes has increased significantly.
Alt codes have a rich history that dates back to the early days of computer technology. Their invention was a response to the limitations of text input at the time, and they have remained a popular way to input special characters and symbols into text. Despite the advancements in character encoding standards, Alt codes continue to be a useful tool for computer users today.
Unicode is a character encoding standard that was developed to provide a standardized way of representing text in different scripts and languages. Unicode provides a code point for almost every character and symbol used in the world’s writing systems, including characters from ancient scripts and symbols used in mathematics and science.
Alt codes, on the other hand, are a way of inputting special characters and symbols into text by using a combination of the Alt key and key codes. The key codes used in Alt codes correspond to specific characters, and the range of characters that can be inputted using Alt codes is limited to the ASCII character set.
The relationship between Unicode and Alt codes is that Unicode provides a much wider range of characters and symbols that can be used in text, whereas Alt codes provide a convenient way to input a limited range of characters into text. In other words, while Alt codes provide a quick and easy way to input specific characters, Unicode provides a comprehensive system for representing a much wider range of characters.
It’s worth noting that the development of Unicode has expanded the range of characters that can be inputted using Alt codes. Many Unicode characters can be inputted using Alt codes by using the corresponding Unicode code point in decimal format.
Unicode and Alt codes are related in that they both provide ways to represent and input special characters and symbols in text. While Unicode provides a comprehensive system for representing a wide range of characters, Alt codes provide a quick and easy way to input a limited range of characters into text.
Alt codes and hexadecimal codes both refer to ways of representing characters and symbols on a computer. However, they are different in the way they represent these characters.
Alt codes are a way of typing special characters and symbols using the keyboard on Windows computers. Each special character or symbol has a corresponding alt code, which can be typed by holding down the “Alt” key and typing a specific sequence of numbers on the number pad. For example, the alt code for the trademark symbol (™) is “Alt + 0153”.
On the other hand, hexadecimal codes are a way of representing characters and symbols using a base-16 numbering system. In this system, each character or symbol is assigned a unique hexadecimal code, which can be used in HTML and other programming languages to display the character on a website or in a software application. For example, the hexadecimal code for the trademark symbol (™) is “™” or “™”.
So, in short, alt codes are used to type special characters and symbols on a keyboard, while hexadecimal codes are used to represent characters and symbols in programming and web development.
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character encoding standard that assigns a unique number (from 0 to 127) to each character in the English alphabet, punctuation marks, and other special characters. These numbers can be used to represent the characters in computer systems and are often used in programming and web development.
Hexadecimal codes, on the other hand, are used to represent numbers in a base-16 numbering system. In the context of ASCII characters, a hexadecimal code can be used to represent the numerical value of a character. For example, the ASCII character “A” has a numerical value of 65, which can be represented in hexadecimal as “41”.
So, the relationship between hexadecimal codes and ASCII characters is that ASCII characters can be represented using hexadecimal codes. This can be useful in programming and web development, as it allows for compact representation of characters and makes it easier to work with character data.
A hex escape sequence is a sequence of characters used in programming and web development to represent a specific character or symbol. It is represented by a backslash () followed by a hexadecimal code.
In programming and web development, hex escape sequences are often used to represent special characters or symbols that are not easily typed or represented using standard keyboard characters. For example, the trademark symbol (™) can be represented using the hex escape sequence “\u2122” in programming languages such as Java and JavaScript.
Hex escape sequences are useful because they allow for a standardized way of representing special characters and symbols across different programming languages and platforms. They are also useful for representing characters and symbols that may not be available on a user’s keyboard or in a particular font.
A hex escape sequence is a sequence of characters used in programming and web development to represent a specific character or symbol. It is represented by a backslash () followed by a hexadecimal code, and is useful for representing special characters and symbols in a standardized way across different programming languages and platforms.
Knowing the binary representation of an alt code character can be useful in certain contexts, such as low-level programming or computer hardware design.
Binary is a system of representing numbers using only two digits: 0 and 1. In computer systems, binary is used to represent data, including characters and symbols. Each binary digit, or “bit,” represents a single unit of information, and a sequence of bits can be used to represent more complex data structures, such as characters or symbols.
Alt codes are a way of typing special characters and symbols using the keyboard on Windows computers. When a computer processes an alt code character, it needs to convert the character into its binary representation so that it can be stored and processed by the computer’s hardware.
Knowing the binary representation of an alt code character can be useful in certain contexts, such as low-level programming or computer hardware design. For example, a programmer may need to write code that generates binary data representing a specific alt code character, or a computer hardware designer may need to understand how alt code characters are represented in binary in order to design a compatible hardware system.
Knowing the binary representation of an alt code character can be useful in certain contexts, such as low-level programming or computer hardware design, where a deeper understanding of how characters and symbols are represented in computer systems is required.
Alt codes are a convenient way to input special characters, symbols, and letters that are not found on a standard keyboard. Here is a guide to using alt codes and some of the most commonly used codes for special characters.
A numeric keypad is a set of keys on the right side of a keyboard that contains numbers, arithmetic operators, and other keys that allow you to input special characters.
To use an alt code, you need to enter a specific combination of keys on the numeric keypad. Here are the steps to follow:
Here are some of the most commonly used alt codes for special characters:
In addition to using alt codes, there are also alt keyboard sequences that you can use to input special characters. Here are some examples:
Option Key Codes (Mac): Option + 5 (Euro sign), Option + G (Circumflex accent)
Windows Character Map: Start Menu > Windows Accessories > Character Map
Alt codes are a useful way to input special characters and symbols that are not available on a standard keyboard. By following these steps and using the numeric keypad, you can easily input special characters in your documents and text fields.
Alt codes require the use of the numeric keypad on your computer keyboard. The numeric keypad is usually located on the right side of the keyboard and features numbers, arithmetic operators, and other keys that allow you to input special characters.
Alt code numbers are specific combinations of keys you need to press on the numeric keypad to input a special character. To use an alt code, you must first activate the numeric keypad by pressing the Num Lock key. Once activated, you hold down the Alt key and type in the specific combination of numbers on the numeric keypad. Upon releasing the Alt key, the special character will appear in the text field.
Here are some of the most commonly used alt codes for special characters:
If you’re having trouble finding a specific character, the Keyboard Viewer (for Mac users) and Character Map (for Windows users) are helpful tools that allow you to see all of the available characters and their corresponding alt codes.
The equals sign is commonly used in mathematical expressions and programming languages. To input the equals sign using an alt code, press Alt + 61.
The downwards arrow is a common symbol used to indicate a downward direction or movement. To input the downwards arrow using an alt code, press Alt + 25.
The percent sign is often used to represent a percentage or a proportion. To input the percent sign using an alt code, press Alt + 37.
The leftwards arrow is a symbol used to indicate a leftward direction or movement. To input the leftwards arrow using an alt code, press Alt + 27.
The keyboard’s numeric keypad is an essential tool for inputting alt codes. Make sure the Num Lock key is activated before inputting alt codes.
In addition to special characters, there are several punctuation symbols that can be inputted using alt codes, such as the exclamation point (!), question mark (?), and colon (:).
As a computer user, you may encounter situations where you need to input special characters and symbols. Alt codes provide a quick and easy way to do this without having to search for the symbol or use copy and paste.
Different font faces may have different sets of special characters and symbols available. Make sure to select a font face that has the special character or symbol you need before inputting the corresponding alt code.
Special symbols include mathematical symbols, currency symbols, and punctuation marks, among others. Alt codes provide a way to input these symbols quickly and easily.
Web sites often require the use of special characters and symbols in their content, such as copyright symbols (©) and trademark symbols (™). Using alt codes can help you input these symbols without having to copy and paste or use a special character tool.
Decimal codes are another way to input special characters and symbols. Decimal codes are the decimal representation of the Unicode value of the character. To input a special character using decimal codes, you need to first enter the decimal value and then press Alt + X.
The Unicode character table provides a complete list of special characters and symbols, along with their corresponding Unicode values and decimal codes. This can be a helpful resource for finding the specific character or symbol you need and its corresponding decimal code.
MS Word is a common word processing program that allows you to input special characters and symbols using alt codes. In MS Word, you can use alt codes to input special characters and symbols into your documents.
Alt codes are a convenient way to input special characters and symbols using the numeric keypad on your computer. Whether you’re a computer user, web designer, or content creator, alt codes can save you time and effort when inputting special characters and symbols. By memorizing or referencing commonly used alt codes, you can quickly and easily input special characters and symbols into your documents or content.