How to Use Keystrokes to Insert Special Characters (100381)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q100381

SUMMARY

The Character Map program included with Windows and Windows for Workgroups provides you with extended characters and special characters that you can insert into other Windows-based applications.

MORE INFORMATION

Characters from Character Map can be inserted into an application by following the steps listed in Help under the subject "Inserting a character into a document." You can also do this is by pressing the key(s) displayed in the bottom-right corner of the the status bar of Character Map. Numeric keys must be typed on the numeric keypad.

You can use the following steps to insert special characters into a Windows-based application:

  1. Switch to the application in which you want to insert the characters.
  2. Select the same font that you selected in Character Map.
  3. Position the cursor where you want the characters to appear.
  4. Press the key(s) listed next to "Keystroke:" in the status bar.
NOTE: The above steps do not work if the CTRL key is part of the sequence.

Printed results may differ depending on the font you use and the printer and video drivers installed.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/8/2003
Keywords:KB100381
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