special windows characters

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Barry Karas <bkaras@adelphia.net> wrote:

> I have a laptop computer (Dell Inspiron 8600) with no separate
>numberpad - I have numbers at the top of the keyboard. The numbers
>make the "codes" that allow me use special windows characters (The
>Windows Character Set by Brian Livingstone). However, in order to
>work, I must use a number pad (on the right side of a regular
>keyboard).

Put a shortcut to Windows Character Map on your desktop or start menu.
All characters can be found there. Character Map should be found by
going to programs / accessories / system tools / character map. I'm
using a laptop and missing the number keypad too.  

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Barry Karas wrote:
> 19/Aug/2005 6:08
>
> I have a laptop computer (Dell Inspiron 8600) with no
> separate numberpad - I have numbers at the top of the
> keyboard. The numbers make the "codes" that allow me use
> special windows characters (The Windows Character Set by
> Brian Livingstone). However, in order to work, I must use a
> number pad (on the right side of a regular keyboard).
>
> This chart worded when I busied a full keyboard but not now.
> How can I use it with this keyboard?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Barry Karas

Most laptops have the numeric keypad embedded within the
keyboard. The procedure for using that keypad varies. Take a
look on page 60 of the manual that came with your laptop:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins8500/e...

It looks like you need to hit the Num Lk key to activate the
keypad. Press Fn and the correct keys to get the desired
character.

Good luck

Nepatsfan