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¤ ALT Key Codes ¤

Posted in Geeky by Dan at 3:30 pm
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Even wonder how to make interesting symbols in a document without using a dingbats font? Here’s how. Geeky? Yes! Good to know? Yes!

The following characters are made by pressing and holding one of the ALT keys, then typing the indicated numbers. You must use the numeric keypad on the right side of your keyboard (check that Num Lock is on). For example: ALT + 0200 = È. The letter appears after the Alt key is released.

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4 Responses to “¤ ALT Key Codes ¤”

  1. j2 says:

    This.. this wasn’t common knowledge?

  2. Dan says:

    If anyone knew what ALT+0200 was they are a serious geek.

  3. hax says:

    Or a frenchman with a English keyboard ;)

  4. RyanB says:

    Did you just figure this out or just wanted a story, sorry.

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