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Windows
Use a documented Alt sequence in a compatible app with a numeric keypad. Keep leading zeros; results can vary with the active code page.
Find methods →Mac
Use Character Viewer to find symbols by name or Unicode. The available glyphs depend on your fonts and app.
Find methods →Word
In Word for Windows, convert selected hexadecimal Unicode digits with Alt + X. Selecting the digits prevents nearby letters from becoming part of the code.
Find methods →Excel
Use UNICHAR with a decimal Unicode value in a cell. The result is text, not a mathematical operator. Formula names may be localized.
Find methods →Google Docs
On a computer, open Insert → Special characters and search by name or Unicode. This picker is for Docs and Slides, not Google Sheets.
Find methods →Linux
In GNOME and compatible GTK text fields, use Unicode entry with Ctrl + Shift + U. This method is not universal across Linux desktops or apps.
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