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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