
There are also a lot of websites that list this such as this one that breaks them down into categories. The easiest is to use the Windows Character Map, if you notice in the bottom right hand corner of Character Map after you click on a character, it tells you the key sequence. You cannot use the number keys at the top of your keyboard.Ī couple of different methods to find out what the number associated with the character is.

Remember that Num Lock must be turned on, and you must use the keys on the number pad. For example, if you want to type a lowercase e with an acute accent (é), then you would hold down the Alt key, and type Numpad 0, Numpad 2

You also have to know the number of the character you want. To use the Alt keyboard shortcuts, you have to have a keyboard with a dedicated numberpad, and you have to have Numlock turned on. You can then paste ( Ctrl + V) this where you want to use the characters.

You can type " Character Map" in the Start Menu search box.Go to Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Character Map or Start → Windows Accessories → Character Map.Open the Windows Character Map via one of the following methods: Native Software Options Windows Character Map
