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    how to write alt+xxx characters

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by doniGforce, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. doniGforce

    doniGforce Notebook Geek

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    well pretty much the title says it. I need to write alt+137 (ë) for example but the m14x doesn't have a numpad or numbers under the letters for FN use. the numbers above the letters don't work either. anybody got the hang of it :)
     
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    m3n00b Notebook Evangelist

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    Use an external keyboard? You can use the on-screen keyboard in the windows accessibility options.
     
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    doniGforce Notebook Geek

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    yes I wrote that character (alt+137) on the post with a onscreen keyboard but it would be more convenient if there is some shortcut integrated using FN or smth.
     
    doniGforce, Aug 13, 2012
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    Only easy way I can think of is to open up the start menu, type "charmap", hit [Enter] and you'll have a list of characters where you can just copy paste.
     
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    thanks, the charmap on start is faster than a virtual keyboard. i guess there's no shortcut.
     
    doniGforce, Aug 14, 2012
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