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Old 01-05-2006, 02:52 AM
Marty
 
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Default Character map

On web site message boards, I can't type certain special characters. For
example, take the division sign, ÷, which is created by typing Alt+0247. If
I try to type that into a message box, when I type the "4", the box
disappears and it reverts to the previous page, as if the Back button were
clicked. Then if I continue to hold down Alt, type the "7" and release the
Alt, it reverts to Google, my home page, with the ÷ in the search box. This
also happens with the plus/minus sign, Alt+0177. I have no trouble with such
characters as ½, ¾ and ¢.

What in the world is going on? Never saw anything like this in 98SE.


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Old 01-05-2006, 02:52 AM
David Candy
 
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Default Re: Character map

Press Numlock.

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"Marty" <mart915@REEMOOVEfrontiernet.net> wrote in message news:OBA9FiF0FHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> On web site message boards, I can't type certain special characters. For
> example, take the division sign, ÷, which is created by typing Alt+0247. If
> I try to type that into a message box, when I type the "4", the box
> disappears and it reverts to the previous page, as if the Back button were
> clicked. Then if I continue to hold down Alt, type the "7" and release the
> Alt, it reverts to Google, my home page, with the ÷ in the search box. This
> also happens with the plus/minus sign, Alt+0177. I have no trouble with such
> characters as ½, ¾ and ¢.
>
> What in the world is going on? Never saw anything like this in 98SE.
>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:52 AM
John H
 
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Default Re: Character map

Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
download it and install it then things work
all the time, its freeware, go to
> http://allchars.zwolnet.com <

John H

"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
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Press Numlock.

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"Marty" <mart915@REEMOOVEfrontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:OBA9FiF0FHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> On web site message boards, I can't type certain special characters. For
> example, take the division sign, ÷, which is created by typing Alt+0247.

If
> I try to type that into a message box, when I type the "4", the box
> disappears and it reverts to the previous page, as if the Back button were
> clicked. Then if I continue to hold down Alt, type the "7" and release the
> Alt, it reverts to Google, my home page, with the ÷ in the search box.

This
> also happens with the plus/minus sign, Alt+0177. I have no trouble with

such
> characters as ½, ¾ and ¢.
>
> What in the world is going on? Never saw anything like this in 98SE.
>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:52 AM
Marty
 
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Default Re: Character map

"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
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Press Numlock.

Thanks, that does the trick, although it's a puzzlement why some characters
behave differently than others.



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"Marty" <mart915@REEMOOVEfrontiernet.net> wrote in message
news:OBA9FiF0FHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> On web site message boards, I can't type certain special characters. For
> example, take the division sign, ÷, which is created by typing Alt+0247.
> If
> I try to type that into a message box, when I type the "4", the box
> disappears and it reverts to the previous page, as if the Back button were
> clicked. Then if I continue to hold down Alt, type the "7" and release the
> Alt, it reverts to Google, my home page, with the ÷ in the search box.
> This
> also happens with the plus/minus sign, Alt+0177. I have no trouble with
> such
> characters as ½, ¾ and ¢.
>
> What in the world is going on? Never saw anything like this in 98SE.
>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:52 AM
David Candy
 
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Default Re: Character map

With numlock they are cursor keys. Once they were the only cursor keys. So You were entering

Alt + Insert (Often not used)
Alt + Down Arrow (Often not used)
Alt + Left Arrow (Previous Page in IE)
Alt + Home (Goto Home Page in IE)

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"Marty" <mart915@REEMOOVEfrontiernet.net> wrote in message news:uQLepQH0FHA.404@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> "David Candy" <.> wrote in message
> news:eR2xK8F0FHA.2792@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Press Numlock.
>
> Thanks, that does the trick, although it's a puzzlement why some characters
> behave differently than others.
>
>
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> "Marty" <mart915@REEMOOVEfrontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:OBA9FiF0FHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> On web site message boards, I can't type certain special characters. For
>> example, take the division sign, ÷, which is created by typing Alt+0247.
>> If
>> I try to type that into a message box, when I type the "4", the box
>> disappears and it reverts to the previous page, as if the Back button were
>> clicked. Then if I continue to hold down Alt, type the "7" and release the
>> Alt, it reverts to Google, my home page, with the ÷ in the search box.
>> This
>> also happens with the plus/minus sign, Alt+0177. I have no trouble with
>> such
>> characters as ½, ¾ and ¢.
>>
>> What in the world is going on? Never saw anything like this in 98SE.
>>
>>

>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:53 AM
Unknown
 
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Default Re: Character map

On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:46 +0930, "John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com>
wrote:

>,;Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
>,;download it and install it then things work
>,;all the time, its freeware, go to
>,;> http://allchars.zwolnet.com



Or even better in XP (& Win2000):

<Start><Run> type "charmap" (no quotes) and <enter>. Select your font
and character and paste from the clipboard.
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Old 01-05-2006, 02:53 AM
John H
 
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Default Re: Character map

I reckon its faster than that using allchars program, but each his own.
for example press and release Ctrl (then) l then l gives me £ (ie Ctrl + L +
L = £)
(Hopefully the British pound symbol will show on newsgroup as it does at
this end).
3 keystrokes and its done.
John H
"Unknown" <dwilkins@unitelc.com> wrote in message
news:t4bvk1tpk8ogff0t8pco2pue13461gbt8e@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:46 +0930, "John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com>
> wrote:
>
> >,;Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
> >,;download it and install it then things work
> >,;all the time, its freeware, go to
> >,;> http://allchars.zwolnet.com

>
>
> Or even better in XP (& Win2000):
>
> <Start><Run> type "charmap" (no quotes) and <enter>. Select your font
> and character and paste from the clipboard.



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:53 AM
David Candy
 
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Default Re: Character map

Shift + Right Alt + 4 gives £
Entering International Characters
There is a number of ways of entering international characters and symbols.

a.. Use Character Map.
b.. Use Alt + <the character code entered on the numeric keypad>
c.. Use the US International Keyboard
a.. The Alt Gr Key
a.. Dead Keys
d.. Tips
[Back to Contents]

Entering International Characters - Character Map
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Character Map and transfer via the clipboard.

Run Character Map

[Back to International Contents]

Alt + Character Code
Holding down alt and pressing the character code on the numeric keypad will enter that character. The keyboard language in use must support entering that character. If your keyboard supports it the code is shown on the right hand side of the status bar in Character Map else this section of the status bar is empty.

However there is two ways of entering codes. The point to remember here that the characters are the same for the first 127 codes. The difference is if the first number typed is a zero of not. If it is then the code will insert the character from the current character set else it will insert a character from the OEM character set.

E.G., Alt + 0 then 6 then 5 then release Alt enters the letter A

[Back to International Contents]

Entering International Characters - US International Keyboards
Install the US International keyboard. Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Add. While here review the Key Settings to switch keyboards or turn on the Language Bar (Advanced Text Services must not be disabled).

This works in two modes. Right Alt or Shift + Right Alt + another key and also by pressing dead keys (such as accents). On non US Keyboards the Right Alt key is called Alt Gr.

Right Alt is the same key as Ctrl + Left Alt on the US International keyboards, and on almost all keyboards except the standard US keyboards where left and right keys are treated the same . This is a reason why Ctrl + Alt should not be used to set hotkeys. Also F12 should also not be used for hotkeys as it's reserved for attaching a debugger.

[Back to International Contents]

The Right Alt Keys
Key Description
Right Alt + 1 i
Right Alt + 2 ²
Right Alt + 3 ³
Right Alt + 4 ¤
Right Alt + 5 €
Right Alt + 6 1/4
Right Alt + 7 1/2
Right Alt + 8 3/4
Right Alt + 9 '
Right Alt + 0 '
Right Alt + - ¥
Right Alt + = ×
Right Alt + Q ä
Right Alt + W å
Right Alt + E é
Right Alt + R (r)
Right Alt + T þ
Right Alt + Y ü
Right Alt + U ú
Right Alt + I í
Right Alt + O ó
Right Alt + P ö
Right Alt + [ <<
Right Alt + ] >>
Right Alt + \ Not Sign
Right Alt + A á
Right Alt + S ß
Right Alt + D ð
Right Alt + L ø
Right Alt + ; Pilcrow Sign
Right Alt + ' ´
Right Alt + Z æ
Right Alt + C (c)
Right Alt + N ñ
Right Alt + M µ
Right Alt + , ç
Right Alt + / ¿
Shift + Right Alt + 1 ¹
Shift + Right Alt + 4 £
Shift + Right Alt + = ÷
Shift + Right Alt + Q Ä
Shift + Right Alt + W Å
Shift + Right Alt + E É
Shift + Right Alt + T Þ
Shift + Right Alt + Y Ü
Shift + Right Alt + U Ú
Shift + Right Alt + I Í
Shift + Right Alt + O Ó
Shift + Right Alt + P Ö
Shift + Right Alt + \ ¦
Shift + Right Alt + A Á
Shift + Right Alt + S §
Shift + Right Alt + D Ð
Shift + Right Alt + L Ø
Shift + Right Alt + ; °
Shift + Right Alt + ' ¨
Shift + Right Alt + Z Æ
Shift + Right Alt + C ¢
Shift + Right Alt + N Ñ
Shift + Right Alt + , Ç

[Back to International Contents]

The Dead Keys
The dead keys are the apostrophe ('), quotation mark ("), accent grave (`), tilde (~), and caret (^). If these are pressed the system waits for the next key. If it is in the list below then it enters the symbol character else it enters both keys seperately. These work with uppercase where appropiate.

Key Description
' then C Ç
' then e é
' then y ý
' then u ú
' then i í
' then o ó
' then a á
" then e ë
" then u ü
" then i ï
" then o ö
" then a ä
` then e è
` then u ù
` then i ì
` then o ò
~ then o õ
~ then n ñ
^ then e ê
^ then u û
^ then i î
^ then o ô
^ then a â

[Back to International Contents]

Tips
Like Accessibility there is a trick here with general applicability. Normally Caps Lock is on or off and stays on or off untill the key is pressed again. This can be changed to act like a typewriter at Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Key Settings and one can select whether another Caps Lock press will turn off Caps Lock or if pressing the Shift key will turn it off like on a typewriter.

[Back to International Contents]

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"John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com> wrote in message news:OvrYTPN0FHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I reckon its faster than that using allchars program, but each his own.
> for example press and release Ctrl (then) l then l gives me £ (ie Ctrl + L +
> L = £)
> (Hopefully the British pound symbol will show on newsgroup as it does at
> this end).
> 3 keystrokes and its done.
> John H
> "Unknown" <dwilkins@unitelc.com> wrote in message
> news:t4bvk1tpk8ogff0t8pco2pue13461gbt8e@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:46 +0930, "John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >,;Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
>> >,;download it and install it then things work
>> >,;all the time, its freeware, go to
>> >,;> http://allchars.zwolnet.com

>>
>>
>> Or even better in XP (& Win2000):
>>
>> <Start><Run> type "charmap" (no quotes) and <enter>. Select your font
>> and character and paste from the clipboard.

>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:53 AM
John H
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Character map

All links are dead,
I take it you havent used it for a while?
Wouldnt shift + right Alt + 4 depend upon ones PC settings?
Like it doesn't work on mine.
John H

"David Candy" <.> wrote in message news:OdJo4UN0FHA.1264@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
Shift + Right Alt + 4 gives £
Entering International Characters
There is a number of ways of entering international characters and symbols.

a.. Use Character Map.
b.. Use Alt + <the character code entered on the numeric keypad>
c.. Use the US International Keyboard
a.. The Alt Gr Key
a.. Dead Keys
d.. Tips
[Back to Contents]

Entering International Characters - Character Map
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Character Map and transfer via the clipboard.

Run Character Map

[Back to International Contents]

Alt + Character Code
Holding down alt and pressing the character code on the numeric keypad will enter that character. The keyboard language in use must support entering that character. If your keyboard supports it the code is shown on the right hand side of the status bar in Character Map else this section of the status bar is empty.

However there is two ways of entering codes. The point to remember here that the characters are the same for the first 127 codes. The difference is if the first number typed is a zero of not. If it is then the code will insert the character from the current character set else it will insert a character from the OEM character set.

E.G., Alt + 0 then 6 then 5 then release Alt enters the letter A

[Back to International Contents]

Entering International Characters - US International Keyboards
Install the US International keyboard. Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Add. While here review the Key Settings to switch keyboards or turn on the Language Bar (Advanced Text Services must not be disabled).

This works in two modes. Right Alt or Shift + Right Alt + another key and also by pressing dead keys (such as accents). On non US Keyboards the Right Alt key is called Alt Gr.

Right Alt is the same key as Ctrl + Left Alt on the US International keyboards, and on almost all keyboards except the standard US keyboards where left and right keys are treated the same . This is a reason why Ctrl + Alt should not be used to set hotkeys. Also F12 should also not be used for hotkeys as it's reserved for attaching a debugger.

[Back to International Contents]

The Right Alt Keys
Key Description
Right Alt + 1 i
Right Alt + 2 ²
Right Alt + 3 ³
Right Alt + 4 ¤
Right Alt + 5 €
Right Alt + 6 1/4
Right Alt + 7 1/2
Right Alt + 8 3/4
Right Alt + 9 '
Right Alt + 0 '
Right Alt + - ¥
Right Alt + = ×
Right Alt + Q ä
Right Alt + W å
Right Alt + E é
Right Alt + R (r)
Right Alt + T þ
Right Alt + Y ü
Right Alt + U ú
Right Alt + I í
Right Alt + O ó
Right Alt + P ö
Right Alt + [ <<
Right Alt + ] >>
Right Alt + \ Not Sign
Right Alt + A á
Right Alt + S ß
Right Alt + D ð
Right Alt + L ø
Right Alt + ; Pilcrow Sign
Right Alt + ' ´
Right Alt + Z æ
Right Alt + C (c)
Right Alt + N ñ
Right Alt + M µ
Right Alt + , ç
Right Alt + / ¿
Shift + Right Alt + 1 ¹
Shift + Right Alt + 4 £
Shift + Right Alt + = ÷
Shift + Right Alt + Q Ä
Shift + Right Alt + W Å
Shift + Right Alt + E É
Shift + Right Alt + T Þ
Shift + Right Alt + Y Ü
Shift + Right Alt + U Ú
Shift + Right Alt + I Í
Shift + Right Alt + O Ó
Shift + Right Alt + P Ö
Shift + Right Alt + \ ¦
Shift + Right Alt + A Á
Shift + Right Alt + S §
Shift + Right Alt + D Ð
Shift + Right Alt + L Ø
Shift + Right Alt + ; °
Shift + Right Alt + ' ¨
Shift + Right Alt + Z Æ
Shift + Right Alt + C ¢
Shift + Right Alt + N Ñ
Shift + Right Alt + , Ç

[Back to International Contents]

The Dead Keys
The dead keys are the apostrophe ('), quotation mark ("), accent grave (`), tilde (~), and caret (^). If these are pressed the system waits for the next key. If it is in the list below then it enters the symbol character else it enters both keys seperately. These work with uppercase where appropiate.

Key Description
' then C Ç
' then e é
' then y ý
' then u ú
' then i í
' then o ó
' then a á
" then e ë
" then u ü
" then i ï
" then o ö
" then a ä
` then e è
` then u ù
` then i ì
` then o ò
~ then o õ
~ then n ñ
^ then e ê
^ then u û
^ then i î
^ then o ô
^ then a â

[Back to International Contents]

Tips
Like Accessibility there is a trick here with general applicability. Normally Caps Lock is on or off and stays on or off untill the key is pressed again. This can be changed to act like a typewriter at Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Key Settings and one can select whether another Caps Lock press will turn off Caps Lock or if pressing the Shift key will turn it off like on a typewriter.

[Back to International Contents]

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"John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com> wrote in message news:OvrYTPN0FHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I reckon its faster than that using allchars program, but each his own.
> for example press and release Ctrl (then) l then l gives me £ (ie Ctrl + L +
> L = £)
> (Hopefully the British pound symbol will show on newsgroup as it does at
> this end).
> 3 keystrokes and its done.
> John H
> "Unknown" <dwilkins@unitelc.com> wrote in message
> news:t4bvk1tpk8ogff0t8pco2pue13461gbt8e@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:46 +0930, "John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >,;Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
>> >,;download it and install it then things work
>> >,;all the time, its freeware, go to
>> >,;> http://allchars.zwolnet.com

>>
>>
>> Or even better in XP (& Win2000):
>>
>> <Start><Run> type "charmap" (no quotes) and <enter>. Select your font
>> and character and paste from the clipboard.

>
>

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:53 AM
David Candy
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Character map

The links are all to that one page (try scrolling). Try reading it before commenting on it. All your comments are addressed in the article. Attached is the full page it comes from (and links will work in the attachment although they just navigate the page).

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"John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com> wrote in message news:uz7tKPY0FHA.1564@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
All links are dead,
I take it you havent used it for a while?
Wouldnt shift + right Alt + 4 depend upon ones PC settings?
Like it doesn't work on mine.
John H

"David Candy" <.> wrote in message news:OdJo4UN0FHA.1264@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
Shift + Right Alt + 4 gives £
Entering International Characters
There is a number of ways of entering international characters and symbols.

a.. Use Character Map.
b.. Use Alt + <the character code entered on the numeric keypad>
c.. Use the US International Keyboard
a.. The Alt Gr Key
a.. Dead Keys
d.. Tips
[Back to Contents]

Entering International Characters - Character Map
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Character Map and transfer via the clipboard.

Run Character Map

[Back to International Contents]

Alt + Character Code
Holding down alt and pressing the character code on the numeric keypad will enter that character. The keyboard language in use must support entering that character. If your keyboard supports it the code is shown on the right hand side of the status bar in Character Map else this section of the status bar is empty.

However there is two ways of entering codes. The point to remember here that the characters are the same for the first 127 codes. The difference is if the first number typed is a zero of not. If it is then the code will insert the character from the current character set else it will insert a character from the OEM character set.

E.G., Alt + 0 then 6 then 5 then release Alt enters the letter A

[Back to International Contents]

Entering International Characters - US International Keyboards
Install the US International keyboard. Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Add. While here review the Key Settings to switch keyboards or turn on the Language Bar (Advanced Text Services must not be disabled).

This works in two modes. Right Alt or Shift + Right Alt + another key and also by pressing dead keys (such as accents). On non US Keyboards the Right Alt key is called Alt Gr.

Right Alt is the same key as Ctrl + Left Alt on the US International keyboards, and on almost all keyboards except the standard US keyboards where left and right keys are treated the same . This is a reason why Ctrl + Alt should not be used to set hotkeys. Also F12 should also not be used for hotkeys as it's reserved for attaching a debugger.

[Back to International Contents]

The Right Alt Keys
Key Description
Right Alt + 1 i
Right Alt + 2 ²
Right Alt + 3 ³
Right Alt + 4 ¤
Right Alt + 5 €
Right Alt + 6 1/4
Right Alt + 7 1/2
Right Alt + 8 3/4
Right Alt + 9 '
Right Alt + 0 '
Right Alt + - ¥
Right Alt + = ×
Right Alt + Q ä
Right Alt + W å
Right Alt + E é
Right Alt + R (r)
Right Alt + T þ
Right Alt + Y ü
Right Alt + U ú
Right Alt + I í
Right Alt + O ó
Right Alt + P ö
Right Alt + [ <<
Right Alt + ] >>
Right Alt + \ Not Sign
Right Alt + A á
Right Alt + S ß
Right Alt + D ð
Right Alt + L ø
Right Alt + ; Pilcrow Sign
Right Alt + ' ´
Right Alt + Z æ
Right Alt + C (c)
Right Alt + N ñ
Right Alt + M µ
Right Alt + , ç
Right Alt + / ¿
Shift + Right Alt + 1 ¹
Shift + Right Alt + 4 £
Shift + Right Alt + = ÷
Shift + Right Alt + Q Ä
Shift + Right Alt + W Å
Shift + Right Alt + E É
Shift + Right Alt + T Þ
Shift + Right Alt + Y Ü
Shift + Right Alt + U Ú
Shift + Right Alt + I Í
Shift + Right Alt + O Ó
Shift + Right Alt + P Ö
Shift + Right Alt + \ ¦
Shift + Right Alt + A Á
Shift + Right Alt + S §
Shift + Right Alt + D Ð
Shift + Right Alt + L Ø
Shift + Right Alt + ; °
Shift + Right Alt + ' ¨
Shift + Right Alt + Z Æ
Shift + Right Alt + C ¢
Shift + Right Alt + N Ñ
Shift + Right Alt + , Ç

[Back to International Contents]

The Dead Keys
The dead keys are the apostrophe ('), quotation mark ("), accent grave (`), tilde (~), and caret (^). If these are pressed the system waits for the next key. If it is in the list below then it enters the symbol character else it enters both keys seperately. These work with uppercase where appropiate.

Key Description
' then C Ç
' then e é
' then y ý
' then u ú
' then i í
' then o ó
' then a á
" then e ë
" then u ü
" then i ï
" then o ö
" then a ä
` then e è
` then u ù
` then i ì
` then o ò
~ then o õ
~ then n ñ
^ then e ê
^ then u û
^ then i î
^ then o ô
^ then a â

[Back to International Contents]

Tips
Like Accessibility there is a trick here with general applicability. Normally Caps Lock is on or off and stays on or off untill the key is pressed again. This can be changed to act like a typewriter at Start - Control Panel - Regional And Language Options - Languages - Details - Key Settings and one can select whether another Caps Lock press will turn off Caps Lock or if pressing the Shift key will turn it off like on a typewriter.

[Back to International Contents]

[Back to Contents]


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"John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com> wrote in message news:OvrYTPN0FHA.2752@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I reckon its faster than that using allchars program, but each his own.
> for example press and release Ctrl (then) l then l gives me £ (ie Ctrl + L +
> L = £)
> (Hopefully the British pound symbol will show on newsgroup as it does at
> this end).
> 3 keystrokes and its done.
> John H
> "Unknown" <dwilkins@unitelc.com> wrote in message
> news:t4bvk1tpk8ogff0t8pco2pue13461gbt8e@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:46 +0930, "John H" <JohnH4999@hotmall.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >,;Better still, get the program "ALL CHARS" ,
>> >,;download it and install it then things work
>> >,;all the time, its freeware, go to
>> >,;> http://allchars.zwolnet.com

>>
>>
>> Or even better in XP (& Win2000):
>>
>> <Start><Run> type "charmap" (no quotes) and <enter>. Select your font
>> and character and paste from the clipboard.

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