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How to type special characters in Linux?

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Mar 15, 2026233796 views

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In windows there is possibility to type from keyboard special signs by holding alt key and typing a few numbers, that depends on with sign you want to use. Does it work with linux in the same way?

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You can use Ctrl + Shift + u followed by the code in hex. (You only need to hold down Ctrl and Shift while typing the code)

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How to type special characters in Linux?

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