How to make ALT characters
- Activate Num Lock on your keyboard to use the number pad (pictured
). - To make an ALT character, hold the ALT key (pictured
) down and type in a numerical sequence using the numerical pad on your keyboard. - After typing the numerical sequence release the ALT key to compelte the ALT character.

Some word processing applications, internet browsers, and servers will not recognize all Alt characters.
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