Alt Codes
Complete reference of Windows Alt codes: special symbols, accented letters, currencies, math symbols, Greek letters and more. Copy any character with one click.
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How to use Alt Codes on Windows
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Press and hold the Alt key.
- Type the numeric code on the numeric keypad (numpad).
- Release the Alt key.
Type a leading zero (Alt+0128) and Windows reads the number through Windows-1252 encoding. Drop the zero (Alt+128) and the old DOS OEM table takes over, which can hand you a different character.
Does it work on Mac and Linux?
Keep in mind that Alt codes only work on Windows. On macOS, the <kbd class="bg-gray-100 border border-gray-300 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-sm font-mono">Option</kbd> key fills that role when paired with other keys (Option+2 gives you ™, for instance). Over on Linux/Ubuntu, press <kbd class="bg-gray-100 border border-gray-300 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-sm font-mono">Ctrl+Shift+U</kbd> and then type the Unicode code in hexadecimal.
There is one shortcut that works everywhere: click a row in this table and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste wherever you need it.
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Windows Alt codes gathered together
On Windows, holding the Alt key while you type a sequence on the numeric keypad spits out characters that aren't on display, like the degree sign, an uppercase "Ç" or the euro symbol. The annoying part is memorising them all. This reference gathers the most-used codes, sorted by type, with each number kept close by.
There are special symbols, accented letters, currencies, math signs, Greek letters and a good deal more, grouped so you find things fast. And when the keyboard won't allow the shortcut, one click copies the character so you can paste it wherever it's needed.
The reference runs entirely in the browser, with nothing to install. It suits both those who want to memorise the Alt codes and pick up speed and those who just need that one specific character right away.