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Which character encoding is used for ALT-codes?

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Mar 15, 20263187 views
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In Windows, when entering characters using ALT+nnn, which character encoding is being used? And when entering characters with ALT+0nnn, which character encoding is being used? And how do these answers depend on Windows' language and input method settings, if at all? And is it always the case that t…

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I believe these shortcuts depend on the libraries used by specific programs such as Word, Excel and Notepad. References to Alt character codes at microsoft.com are always in the context of a specific application or suite. The character resulting fro…

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