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How to type pound sign(£) using US keyboard, in Windows, Linux and Mac?

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I have dual boot configuration with Fedora and Windows XP. Keyboard is normal US standard keyboard. Now that I am working for a UK based client, I need to use pound sign quite often. Currently I am copy pasting it, and it is a bit annoying. If it is possible to type pound sign using US keyboard, th…

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Fix for: How to type pound sign(£) using US keyboard, in Windows, Linux and Mac?

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For US Keyboard: Windows: Alt+0163 (on numpad with Num Lock on) Alt++ (numpad)a3 Mac: ⌥ Option+3 Linux: Compose L - / Compose - L Control-Shift(hold down) then ua3 To enable Windows 2., set the registry key to and reboot.

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