How Do I Type Special Characters in Windows 10?
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Just press Windows key + ; (semicolon). For earlier versions, or to enter symbols and special characters, use the touch keyboard.

How do I type special letters on Windows 10 keyboard?

Touch keyboard

Right-click on your taskbar and select “Show touch keyboard button.” To type an accented letter, just long-press the letter you want and then mouse over the correct accent. To type symbols, use the &123 button on the bottom left.

How do I get special characters on my keyboard?

  1. Ensure that the Num Lock key has been pressed, to activate the numeric key section of the keyboard.
  2. Press the Alt key, and hold it down.
  3. While the Alt key is pressed, type the sequence of numbers (on the numeric keypad) from the Alt code in the above table.
  4. Release the Alt key, and the character will appear.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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