The number of keys on a standard English keyboard ranges from 80 to 100. These keys consist of commonly used alphabets, numbers, symbols, and special functions. Due to the limited size of keyboards, it's impossible to fit all the alphabetic and symbolic representations. Here are the four best ways to add accents and symbols when typing in Windows 4.
However, this doesn't mean that when you need to type a word with an accent or need a specific symbol to indicate something, you can't do it. In Windows 10, there are four ways to include accents and symbols when typing. We explain them below:
Adding accents and symbols using the Windows character map
The Windows character map contains a collection of letters and symbols from various languages, both existing and extinct. Here's how to add accent marks and symbols using the character map.
Step 1: From the Start menu, launch Character Map.
Step 2: After launching the character map, click the drop-down menu next to Font and select the font type for which you want to see the glyphs or accented characters.
Step 3: After selecting the font, browse through the displayed characters and click on the accented character of your choice.
Step 4: Click Select, and the character you choose will appear in the box next to the characters you want to copy.
Step 6: In your word processing document or any interface, paste the copied character by pressing CTRL + V keys on your keyboard.
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If you already have pre-written text in Microsoft Word, you can add diacritics to it. Here's how:
Step 1: Place the cursor on the right side of the character that needs the accent mark.
Step 2: Click the Insert tab at the top left of the ribbon.
Step 4: Select more icons.
Step 5: In the dialog box, select the Symbols tab in the upper left.
Step 6: Select the Font drop-down menu and choose the same font type as your Word document. Doing this ensures that the tag you choose matches the current font.
Step 7: Select the Subset drop-down menu and select Combining Diacritical Marks.
Step 9: Click Insert and then close the dialog box. The diacritical mark should be above the letter you initially selected.
Add tags and highlights using ALT codes
Each accented character in Windows has a unique ASCII code. This code is also known as ALT codeYou can use code to write a document processor to display the relevant accented character. However, you must know the ALT code for the character you need.
Step 1: Place the cursor where you need the accented letter.
Note: Make sure Num Lock is enabled on your keyboard when using this method, otherwise it won't work. If your keyboard doesn't have a number pad, you can ignore it.
Step 2: Hold down the ALT key, and enter the ALT code for the character you want.
Step 3: Release the ALT key and the corresponding letter will appear.
Note: You can view ASCII codes for accents and symbols on the Windows Character Map.
Add accent marks using the English International keyboard
Another way to add accents and symbols in Windows 10 is to use the English International keyboard. However, this requires installing the keyboard and switching to it when typing. Here's how:
Step 1: Find Language Settings in the Start menu and launch it.
Step 3: Find and select English (United States). Click Next.
Step 4: Click “Install” to install the keyboard.
Step 5: Once you have finished installing the keyboard, click on it and select Options.
Step 6: Under the Keyboard group, click Add a keyboard.
Step 8: With the keyboard now available, you can switch to it when typing by pressing the Windows + Spacebar keys at the same time.
Step 9: Once the keyboard is activated, select a pair of punctuation marks and letters to see the different combinations of accented characters you can have.
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