| How to Type Symbols Using the ALT Key Sep 29th 2012, 17:00 The ALT key can help you access alt codes, or characters that aren't readily available on a normal keyboard. These codes can be used to write in foreign languages, mathematical equations, or to add fun symbols to your messages. Below ☟ is how to do it on a PC or a Mac, then a list of symbols such as π, ♫ and ♥. On a PC - To key in an alt code, hold down the ALT key and put in the numbers on the keypad to the right of the keyboard. When you finish entering the numbers, the symbol will appear.
- Do alt codes on a laptop. Press the "Num Lock" key. (If it's blue or grey, hold down the Fn key before pressing it.) The Number Lock activated the grey or blue keys on your keyboard; they should be arranged in a square. Hold down the ALT key and use these numbers.
On a Mac - Hold the Option key and press any other key to get custom characters
- To get a second set of custom characters, hold down both the Option key and the Shift key
- See this wikiHow article for more information.
Symbol Alt Codes Foreign Language Alt Codes | Symbols With the ALT key plus numbers - Ç [128]
- ü [129]
- é [130]
- â [131]
- ä [132]
- à [133]
- å [134]
- ç [135]
- ê [136]
- ë [137]
- è [138]
- ï [139]
- î [140]
- ì [141]
- Ä [142]
- Å [143]
- É [144]
- æ [145]
- Æ [146]
- þ [0254]
- Þ [0222]
| Symbols With the ALT key plus numbers - ô [147]
- ö [148]
- ò [149]
- û [150]
- ù [151]
- ÿ [152]
- Ö [153]
- Ü [154]
- ¢ [155]
- £ [156]
- á [160]
- í [161]
- ó [162]
- ú [163]
- ñ [164]
- Ñ [165]
- ª [166]
- º [167]
- ¿ [168]
| | | Mathematical Equation Alt Codes | Symbols With the ALT key plus numbers - + [43]
- - [45]
- × [0215]
- ÷ [0247]
- % [37]
- ‰ [0137]
- ± [241]
- ¼ [0188]
- ½ [0189]
- ¾ [0190]
- ≡ [240]
- = [61]
- ≈ [247]
- ≥ [242]
| Symbols With the ALT key plus numbers - ≤ [243]
- √ [251]
- ⁿ [252]
- ¹ [0185]
- ² [0178]
- ³ [0179]
- π [227]
- ° [248]
- ∞ [236]
- µ [230]
- Σ [228]
- ∩ [239]
- ⌠ [244]
- ⌡ [245]
| | | - Some characters will show an ALT+Keystroke combination. This will be displayed in the lower right corner of the character map utility. In order to use this shortcut, hold down the ALT key while you type in the entire code. When you release the ALT key the glyph will appear.
- Take note of zeros - they must be entered on alt codes if listed.
- To type with special symbols you may also use transliteration tools.
- For laptops without number pads or number lock, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Ease of Access > On-Screen Keyboard, and use the virtual number pad to input Alt+Keystroke codes.
Edit Warnings - This only works with programs which accept an ASCII input, such as email, Notepad, WordPad, etc. Try it for the program you are using.
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