How to do symbols by using keyboard Alt codes

Video guide

View the video above, or read steps (below) to find out how to type symbols on Personal Computers.
If you're using laptop ("notebook") - read the article about Alt codes on laptops.

Numeric keypad on PC keyboard

Type the code with your key pad.

Steps

Find Alt code.
Numeric code that stands for symbol you want to make. They're all here in Alt codes list.
Enable Num Lock.
Usually Num Lock is a button located on keyboard's right side (on numeric Keypad). It "unlocks" the numeric pad. When you'll enable it, the green Num Lock indicator will shine green.
Press "Alt" (button).
You have to press down and hold Alt key button on your keyboard. Try left, if it doesn't work, try the right one.
Type the Alt code in with Keypad keys.
Do this while holding Alt key pressed. The code needs to be entered on the Numeric keypad (right key pad on usual keyboards). It's a key pad on part of your keyboard. Look at the image to see how it looks. Enter there the numeric Alt code of symbol you want to make.
Release all the keys.
If you did everything right then the symbol should have been inserted after you've released the Alt button.

If it didn't work after you typed the code while holding right Alt key - try holding down the left one.
If you're really interested in alt codes - read more info on them in Short details on Alt codes.

Alt codes list Full list of Alt codes. Contains both 1 - 256 and 0128 - 0256 code ranges. Numbers you can type on your keyboard's Num Pad to get special symbols. Complete table with all Alt codes and characters that they produce.

Alt Code symbols on Laptop keyboardGuide on making symbols by using Alt codes on laptop keyboard. Article shows where are number pad keys on laptops located and describes how to type Alt codes using it. You'll know how to do Alt-key codes on a laptop after reading this.

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Article updated on 2012-01-28 18:45:51

Comments

Question

Help! Somehow these symbols have been enabled on my keyboard. The number three on my 10-keypad will only type ♥ and the number six types ♠ and the number nine types (9\) How do I turn this off?

Answer

Relax, it's how it's meant to be. ^.^ Though 9 should make ○.

Question

What is the alt code for the peace sign and fingers?

Answer

Refer to All text symbols for Facebook ϡ and Alt codes list.

Question

I cant get it, I'm using Chinese PRC and English ( united states )- US. I can not type it out right. ( Alt + 41455 = ★ ) ( Alt + 33 = ! ) there is something not right...

Answer

Yes, actually [Alt + 33 = !] is right. Take a look at Alt codes list. And as for 41455 - there's no such alt code. Stick to the list I've provided.

Question

I copied ➋➌ but I can't put in my name. FB keeps rejecting it..

Answer

Read Change Facebook name ت to add symbols, or fully hide FB names.

Question

I try [Alt + 1] for smiley face and I get a question mark I try the [Alt + 0135] and get a dark circle with a line through it. None of them are right. =(

Answer

Haven't seen these problems before.. I'll be asking you in private.

Question

Grrr!! My keyboard is different. When I press Alt the layout changes into Korean characters. And if I press Alt again it will change into English. And when I combine Alt + the number.. nothing comes out. What's the solution for this?

Answer

If you're a pretty experienced with Windows, you might want to look at your keyboard layout settings. Into the Advanced Key Settings menu in there. Otherwise, or if you won't figure things out - try reading about Keyboard symbols.

Question

I have been trying for 2 days now to put in ᵀᴴᴱ ᴼᴿᴵᴳᴵᴻᴬᴸ after my name on Facebook. No matter where I put it either is rejected or says I may not mix character types.

Answer

Yeah, read Change Facebook name ت to add symbols, or fully hide FB names.

Comment

I learned a lot here from your site. I was afraid, but thanks a lot, I got everything right, it's very simple and helpful too!

Question

I have a problem. I typed Alt + any number and I get "?". I need help. It was working but it doesn't any longer. :S And as Example when I press (Alt+0178) I get ◘.

Answer

It's working and I can see the symbol not being "?", but you've got some bad browser/OS that doesn't pisplay those symbols to you in a correct manner.

Question

Where can I find a full set of these: ℬ ℰ ℯ ℱ ℊ ℋ ℎ ℐ ℒ ℓ ℳ ℴ ℘ ℛ and other fonts?

Answer

In my symbol ℒℰṪṬℰℝℨ section.

Question

Arrgh! 90% of what I type turns into stuff like this -> ッ.

Answer

Lucky! =) I wish it was like that for me too. Maybe, you are typing it in MS Word or some other Rich text editor. If so, then try it in browser. And do exactly the stuff written in the guide. Try in the input field below the guide.

Question

I don't know how to press @ through the keypad of a laptop.

Answer

Use Alt codes list to find codes for symbols you need. And there is an article on laptop alt codes specifically.

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