If you use the Character Map app, the Alt code is displayed in the lower right-hand corner of the window whenever you select a character. There are a few ways to figure out the Alt codes for your favorite special characters. Memorizing a couple of codes will be a lot faster than hunting down a symbol each time you use it.

If you’re frequently using just a couple of special characters but don’t need access to every accent mark available, you can get away with learning the shortcuts for the handful of characters you need. Click the “Copy” button to copy the symbol to your clipboard and paste it wherever you’d like.The symbol will appear in the text box below. There’s no good search function, but once you find the character you want to use, double-click on it. The Character Map is self-explanatory.You can, of course, pin this app to your start menu or your toolbar if you decide to use it frequently. To find the Character Map, open up the Start Menu and search for it in the search bar.This is a copy and paste method that you don’t need an internet connection to complete.

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