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How to Type Symbols and Special Characters on Windows and Mac



 You have often wondered know how to type this bit weird character in a text? How, for example, to type the following characters: ~ ™ Δ Σ © and many others? To make this easier, here's how to enter the main special characters you can possibly need in your wording. To do this, you simply need to use the keys "Alt" and "Shift".

 NB: These key combinations work with most text editing programs including Word, Facebook, Email and Excel. However, it is possible that certain combinations may not work in specific applications.


How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac

 Main special characters: Alt + Number Keypad Cheat Sheet:

 * The main key combinations to type special characters on WINDOWS:

(Hold down the ALT Key then enter the code using the numeric keypad. Make sure Num Lock is on)

How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac



 * The main key combinations to type special characters on MAC:


How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac

How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac

How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac

How to Type Symbols emoji and Special Characters on Windows and Mac
 
 OS X also offers an interesting function called "Substitutions". This function allows some text substitutions, and symbols.