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Inserting Special Characters

You can type the special characters listed below by using the specified key combinations. This is primarily necessary when you are typing a Topic in a supported language that uses accented characters.

To enter a special character:

  1. Make sure Num Lock is on.
  2. Hold down the ALT key and type the specified number. 
  3. Press Enter. The character is inserted into the text.

 

Character  Key Combination 
á ALT 160 or ALT 0225
é ALT 130 or ALT 0233
í ALT 161 or ALT 0237
ó ALT 162 or ALT 0243
ú ALT 163 or ALT 0250
Á ALT 0193
É ALT 0201
Í  ALT 0205
Ó ALT 0211
Ú ALT 0218
ü ALT 129 or ALT 0252
Ü ALT 154 or ALT 0220
ñ ALT 164 or ALT 0241
Ñ ALT 165 or ALT 0209
¿ ALT 168 or ALT 0191
¡ ALT 173 or ALT 0161
¼ ALT 172
½ ALT 171
º ALT 167

 

See also

Logging In
Overview of the Main Window
Organizing Items Hierarchically
Locking and Unlocking Items
Saving and Applying Changes