Windows 10: Alt codes for special characters not working

Discus and support Alt codes for special characters not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a new Lenovo Yoga 530 with Windows 10. My keyboard doesn't have a numpad on the right hand side. Alt codes for special characters are not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DeliaBester, Nov 26, 2019.

  1. Alt codes for special characters not working


    I have a new Lenovo Yoga 530 with Windows 10. My keyboard doesn't have a numpad on the right hand side.

    Alt codes for special characters are not working in document apps or any other text input area in a web browser etc.


    I have done the following but it hasn't worked:

    1. Ease of Access Mouse settings: 'Use Mouse Keys when Numlock is on' -> OFF

    2. Regedit -> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Input Method -> Created a string value called EnableHexNumpad with the value of 1

    3. Use Fn and Alt keys


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    Nothing works to get special characters. I can use the Charmap function but it is long-winded and not conducive for fast typing (I type in languages that contain many special characters.)

    Any ideas? Suggestions?

    :)
     
    DeliaBester, Nov 26, 2019
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  2. ALT Key Codes for Special Characters List


    I find it easier to just press the key with 1 on it, instead of Alt+(numpad)49 *Wink

    Thanks for posting the information and the portable doc.

    Every Windows has Charmap in Start | Windows Accessories. It's great if you need a one time character, but not as convenient as learning the few often typed characters such as the ones Dick mentioned.

    If you want to go further with characters, beyond this thread then you should take a peek at Charmap


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    Slartybart, Nov 26, 2019
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  3. LarryFJr Win User
    Cannot type ALT+### Codes for Special Characters

    This problem has gone one for 3 years. ALT+### codes do not work for most Windows Apps. I have had Windows Support troubleshoot this, with no success. I have had SteelSeries (keyboard manufacturer) troubleshoot this, with no success. The only app I have
    that it works with is TED Note. With that, I can create the special character (IE: ALT+168 for ¿) and then copy and paste it to Google Chrome or other Windows apps. ALT+Codes do not work in Chrome, Windows Notepad, Wordpad or Internet Explorer 11. It does
    work in Microsoft Edge and Ted Note.
     
    LarryFJr, Nov 26, 2019
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  4. LittleJay Win User

    Alt codes for special characters not working

    ALT Key Codes for Special Characters List


    Thanks for this PDF file list of special characters! It will come in very handy, *Thumbs
     
    LittleJay, Nov 26, 2019
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