Typing Symbols not on the Keyboard ???

[BuckSkin]

I often need to type a symbol that is not on the keyboard and end up having to do a search for the procedure to type that symbol.
For instance, for years, I had been substituting the asterisk for the degree symbol; it got the point across, but was not correct.
I searched and found that, to type the degree symbol, hold down ALT and on the NUMERIC keypad, type 0176.
That works for Windows; the procedure is different for other systems.

The next time I need to know this, I won't remember it and will have to look it up again; I could bookmark it, and then have to search for the bookmark; I could screenshot it and then have to remember where I put the screenshot; or, I could write it on a post-it and put it up there with the countless other reminders.
None of that will help me if I need to type the cent symbol or the copyright symbol.

For the aforementioned degree symbol, I had to read through 2/3 of a page before arriving at the simple answer I sought.

My question is, is there such a thing as a simple chart that lists the various symbols and how to achieve them ? (for Windows)



Thanks for reading and all help is appreciated.

[Sepiana]

BuckSkin,

Is this what you want? Special Characters — Alt Keyboard Sequences

[Chris]

Thanks Sepiana. I will bookmark that page. Those keyboard Alt sequences are very useful. Another useful trick I have found is to copy and paste from another document or from an internet search. Eg. the check mark "🗸" is one I sometimes need.

Kind regards
Chris

[tonyw]

I find the easiest way is to use the Character Map that has been in all Windows versions for a while although in Windows 10 it's not so easy to find but just click on the Start button and start typing Character Map and you'll find it. Select the character you want, click copy and you can paste it where you want it. Also very useful when using a laptop that doesn't have a separate Numeric keypad.

Tony

[BuckSkin]

May 13, 2020 17:22:28 GMT Sepiana said:

BuckSkin,

Is this what you want? Special Characters — Alt Keyboard Sequences

 Thanks !
There are a lot of symbols represented there, but I find it puzzling that the degree symbol is not in the list; ALT 0176, they just skip over it (if it is there, I sure am not seeing it); it makes me wonder what else is not represented there.

I see a lot of things there that will prove handy and also a lot of things that are way above my learning.

[BuckSkin]

May 13, 2020 21:04:07 GMT tonyw said:

I find the easiest way is to use the Character Map that has been in all Windows versions for a while although in Windows 10 it's not so easy to find but just click on the Start button and start typing Character Map and you'll find it. Select the character you want, click copy and you can paste it where you want it. Also very useful when using a laptop that doesn't have a separate Numeric keypad.

Tony

Thanks.
I was not aware that such an animal existed.

On EDIT:  It is also under Windows Key > Accessories > System Tools
It is first in line under System Tools on my machine.

[Sepiana]

May 13, 2020 21:09:42 GMT BuckSkin said:

May 13, 2020 17:22:28 GMT Sepiana said:

BuckSkin,

Is this what you want? Special Characters — Alt Keyboard Sequences

 Thanks !
There are a lot of symbols represented there, but I find it puzzling that the degree symbol is not in the list; ALT 0176, they just skip over it (if it is there, I sure am not seeing it); 

The degree symbol is there. Go to the 4th chart from the left and scroll down to the Alt 248 sequence.

NOTE: The Num Lock key must be pressed on. Then, you will get this -- The temperature here is 54°; it feels like 51°.

[Sepiana]

May 13, 2020 19:59:28 GMT Chris said:

Thanks Sepiana. I will bookmark that page. Those keyboard Alt sequences are very useful. Another useful trick I have found is to copy and paste from another document or from an internet search. Eg. the check mark "🗸" is one I sometimes need.

Chris, you are most welcome! Thanks for this tip!

I use the Character Map (suggested by tonyw earlier in this thread); I keep it pinned to the Taskbar for easy access.

[jackscrap]

I'm putting this topic under 'things I never thought I needed to know, but now I know where to find them I will use them', thanks for asking the question Buckskin, and thanks to those who provided the answers.

[raysosher]

Yes it is really hard to copy and paste characters unless you memorize all of it and learn how to do it with your keyboard. Although most of them are unavailable. I actually have the same problem. Looking for a chart where I can find all of them all together.