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[-] ArmokGoB@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 3 months ago

How do I type that on a desktop without a numpad and without putting "å" into my clipboard?

[-] bob_lemon@feddit.org 23 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

On Windows, you can open the emoji picker with Win+. or Win+, (depending on locale iirc). Then just switch to the symbols tab by clicking the omega symbol and chose å

Alternatively, you can install PowerToys, which includes a quick accentuator tool.

[-] ArmokGoB@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 3 months ago

Alternatively, you can install PowerToys, which includes a quick accentuator tool.

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[-] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 9 points 3 months ago

Failing that win+r and type charmap. You can browse symbols there.

[-] rmuk@feddit.uk 15 points 3 months ago

charmap.exe? Holy shit. Windows 95 called, but I didn't have a 33.6k modem ready to answer.

[-] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 7 points 3 months ago

I mostly just had the alt+whatever codes memorized when I was typing French or German, but I didn't always have a numpad when I was using laptops away from home. I just ended up using charmap and never realized newer windows had any replacement (although I'm on mac for work and also use linux for both work and some home stuff now as well so not spending as much time in Windows).

[-] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Hold the Combine key (Linux-only, user-configurable, usually RCtrl) and press a twice. Or Combine+a+*.

Or get a laptop with a numpad. I am so used to Alt+num that I'd donate to someone to implement it in the Linux libinput, and I'm not alone.

[-] felbane@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

You are not alone. I am here with you.

[-] TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

Compose key

[-] thehatfox@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Depends on your computing platform.

I see another reply has already covered Linux.

On a Mac, press and hold a character key and a list of accent characters will appear. There are also dead key combinations using the option key to enter special characters directly.

[-] andioop@programming.dev 4 points 3 months ago

If you're like me and wondered what a dead key is…

A dead key is a special kind of modifier key on a mechanical typewriter, or computer keyboard, that is typically used to attach a specific diacritic to a base letter.[1] The dead key does not generate a (complete) character by itself, but modifies the character generated by the key struck immediately after.

—Wikipedia