To insert an ASCII character, press and hold down ALT while typing the character code. If you have trouble entering the characters codes for the characters that you want, try using the Character Map. As such, there are ASCII and Unicode variations to encompass regional characters and symbols, see Unicode character code charts by script. Many languages contain symbols that could not be condensed into the 256-characters Extended ACSII set. See the tables below, or see Keyboard shortcuts for international characters for a list of ASCII characters. If you only have to enter a few special characters or symbols, you can use the Character Map or type keyboard shortcuts. Insert an ASCII or Unicode character into a document For Unicode characters for non-Latin-based scripts, see Unicode character code charts by script. Below are lists of frequently used ASCII and Unicode Latin-based characters.

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Keyboard shortcuts for phonetic symbols