Windows 10: 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.

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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

 

ALT Key Codes for Special Characters List


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

 

ALT Key Codes for Special Characters List  

I think you're confusing Keyboard Shortcuts and Alternative Typing Characters.

Keyboard Shortcuts substitute UI tasks in place of mouse buttons or gestures, plus much more.

Alt Codes allow you to type 'Alternative Characters' into forms.