Alt code resources for typing special characters

You can use the Alt key on your computer keyboard for creating special type characters. For example, hold down the Alt key and type a 1 to create this smiley face: ☺. Hold down the Alt key and type 156 to create the British pound symbol: £.

• Click here for instructions on using Alt codes.
• Click here for a list of Alt code shortcuts links by category.
  
• Click here for a PDF reference sheet.