All fall under the umbrella term of ‘special characters’, although it not always clear where to find them on Windows 10. Without further ado, here are three ways to quickly access special characters, without the need to copy from a Google search.
How to type special characters using the touch keyboard
The first, and arguably simplest, method is to use Windows 10’s on-screen keyboard. It appears by default when using tablet mode, but can easily be accessed manually:
How to type special characters using the emoji keyboard
Emojis are usually tricky to find and use on desktop PCs, but Windows 10’s emoji keyboard makes that much easier. However, there’s also a section in here with a range of common symbols. Here’s how to start using it:
How to type special characters using the character map
If you’d like something a bit more traditional, there’s always the good old character map. Many people will be familiar with it from older versions of Microsoft Office apps, but it still works just as well today. Here’s how to use it with any app: You may also be interested in how to remap your keyboard and the best keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
