TetraKits
Need © on an invoice, € in a spreadsheet, or α in a document — without hunting through Character Map? The TetraKits Alt codes reference lists Windows keyboard shortcuts with search, categories, and click-to-copy.
Also see the ASCII table for programming codes, HTML entities for web markup, and math symbols for Unicode notation.
What are Alt codes?
On Windows, hold Alt, type a number on the numeric keypad, and release to insert a special character. Alt+0169 → ©. Alt+0128 → € (on most systems). Codes map to Windows code pages, so results can vary slightly by locale.
How to type Alt codes
- Enable Num Lock.
- Hold Alt.
- Type the code on the numpad (include leading zeros for 4-digit codes).
- Release Alt.
On laptops without a numpad, use Fn+NumLock, an external keypad, or click any row in our table to copy the character directly.
Common categories
- Currency — €, £, ¥, ¢
- Math — ±, ×, ÷, √, ½, ¼
- Greek — α, β, π, Σ, Ω
- Accents — é, ñ, ü, ç
- Punctuation — —, …, «, »
FAQ
Why is my Alt code not working?
Num Lock must be on; use the numpad, not the top number row.
Alt code for copyright?
Alt+0169 for ©. Search our table and click to copy.
Alt codes on Mac?
Mac uses Option shortcuts. Click to copy from our table works on any OS.
Alt codes vs ASCII?
ASCII is 0–127 for programming. Alt codes are Windows typing shortcuts for special characters.
