Learn how to switch out of S mode in Windows 10 or 11 to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store or to upgrade to Windows 11. S mode is designed for security and performance, but it's not available in all editions of Windows 11.

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Learn how to insert special characters such as trademark or degree symbols into your documents using Character Map or Unicode values. Character Map shows the available characters for a selected font and lets you copy and paste them into any compatible program.

Windows 11 Windows 10. To use the Snipping Tool when you have a mouse and a keyboard: Press Windows logo key + Shift + S. The desktop will darken while you select an area for your screenshot. Rectangular mode is selected by default.

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About Windows 11 in S mode. Windows 11 in S mode is a version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

Symbol such as currency (¥), music (♫), or check marks ( ) Place your cursor in the file at the spot where you want to insert the symbol. Go to Insert > Symbol. Pick a symbol, or choose More Symbols. Scroll up or down to find the symbol you want to insert.

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More information. Insert an ASCII or Unicode character into a document. If you only have to enter a few special characters or symbols, you can use the Character Map or type keyboard shortcuts. See the tables below, or see Keyboard shortcuts for international characters for a list of ASCII characters. Notes: