In Windows, the Alt key combined with numeric codes can access characters that aren't readily available on a normal keyboard. While Alt codes don't exist on Mac computers, there are a variety of Option key shortcuts that can let you type the most popular characters. On Linux, you can press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + U to type any Unicode character, as long as the font you're typing it in supports it.

The ALT code for the "✓" symbol is 10003 for your PC. If you are trying to type the "✓" on a Mac, then you will need to access the Special Characters Library from your menu bar.

You should make sure that you are typing in your codes using the keypad and not the line of numbers above your alphabetic keyboard. If this still does not work, try opening up a virtual keyboard on your computer.

I can do the symbols in the lower number range. It's when it gets to the 8,000 and 9,000 range that it doesn't work for me. I'd LOVE to be able to do those symbols. I'm using windows 10 on a PC. Any suggestions?

You can access a lot of these symbols by simply holding down the letter you wish to accent and wait for a list of available options to appear. You may also go into "Settings," then "Keyboards," and then tap "Add a Keyboard." Usually keyboards like Emojis will have a lot of these symbols.

You can type the "__" symbol by holding down the "Shift" key and then pressing the "-" key twice. This is the key located to the left of the "0" on most keyboards.

Usually, you can type the @ symbol on a keyboard by holding down the "Shift" key and then pressing the "2" at the same time. In order to get the @, you will need to press the two from the row of numbers above your alphabetic keyboard.

Because Spanish keyboards usually have accents where the @ symbol would normally be, you need to use a slightly different code. You can try the ALT code 64 for a PC, or you can type "Control" + "Shift" and then the key with the @ symbol printed on it.

If you are using a PC, you can type the inverted question mark by entering the ALT codes 0191, 6824, or 168 on your number pad. If you are on a Mac, you can enter the "¿" symbol by pressing "Shift" and "Option" simultaneously and then, without releasing, typing the "?" symbol.

The 9000 series of codes only work in certain fonts. Entering the code in Word will usually work, provided the font supports it. It may not work in your browser or other programs,.

You can look it up in a Unicode table and convert from decimal to hexadecimal if necessary. You don't have to type the zeroes at the beginning.

When you holdor, your keyboard keys will make different symbols than normal. This includes some of the more popular currency symbols. Use the shortcuts below to type different currency symbols.

Hold thekey and enter the number below using the numeric pad on your keyboard. When you release, the musical symbol will appear. NumLock must be enabled for these to work. Symbols with codes between 9000 and 9999 rely on certain fonts, and may not work everywhere.

Holdand use the numeric pad to enter the number below to create special punctuation symbols. When you let go of the, the symbol will be inserted. NumLock must be enabled.

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