In Windows 10: Type "character" in the search box on the task bar, and choose Character Map from the results. In Windows 8: Search for the word "character" on the Start screen and choose Character Map from the results.

This article describes how to use special characters that are available through the Character Map, and how to manually type the Unicode number to insert a special character into a document.

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This article describes how to use special characters that are available through the Character Map, and how to manually type the Unicode number to insert a special character into a document.

If you want to use keyboard shortcuts, here's how: Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard. With the Alt key held down, type the four-digit code on the numeric keypad for the character you want. (Include the leading 0 if that’s required.) Note: This only works on the numeric keypad.

For more character symbols, see the Character Map installed on your computer, ASCII character codes, or Unicode character code charts by script.

You can customize keyboard shortcuts (or shortcut keys) by assigning them to a command, macro, font, style, or frequently used symbol. You can also remove keyboard shortcuts. You can assign or remove keyboard shortcuts by using a mouse or just the keyboard.

Insert a checkmark, musical note, or other characters by using a symbol from a table or keyboard shortcut.

To add an international keyboard layout, follow these steps: Windows 11. Select Start , type intl.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER. On the Formats tab, you'll see a drop-down to choose different keyboard settings.

Apply superscript or subscript formatting to text. Select the character that you want to format as superscript or subscript. On the Home tab, in the Font group, select the Font Dialog Box Launcher. On the Font tab, under Effects, select the Superscript or Subscript check box.