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⌨ Keyboard shortcuts for symbols: the master guideEvery method on Windows, Mac, phones, Word, Docs and HTML, with the top 60 symbols in one table. ⌥ Alt codes on Mac: every Option key symbolAn interactive Mac keyboard that shows what every key types with Option held. Click to copy.
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Fix Keyboard Problems

Alt Key Not Working: 10 Fixes for Windows and Laptops

Alt key not working? Fix Sticky Keys, stuck modifiers, game mode and layout problems, and learn why Alt codes need a numpad and the left Alt key.

Updated Sep 24, 2026

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@ Key Not Working or Typing " Instead? Keyboard Layout Fix

Shift+2 typing a quote instead of @? Your keyboard layout is wrong. Switch UK and US layouts on Windows, Mac and Chromebook, and type @ on any layout.

Sep 24, 2026
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Delete Key Not Working? How to Fix It on Windows, Mac and Laptops

Delete key not working? Check Delete versus Backspace, test the key, turn off Filter Keys, fix drivers, and remap it in minutes on Windows or Mac.

Sep 24, 2026
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Symbols

How to Type the Diameter Symbol (⌀ Ø ∅): Which One to Use

The diameter sign is ⌀ (U+2300), but Ø and ∅ are used in its place every day. Learn which is correct where, and how to type each on Windows (Alt+0216), Mac (Option+O), Word (Alt+X), AutoCAD, Google Docs and HTML.

Sep 24, 2026
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Enter Key Not Working? Fixes for Keyboards and Laptops

Enter key not working? Test both Enter keys, check Mouse Keys and Filter Keys, rule out an app or remap, then clean the stabilizer or remap the key.

Sep 24, 2026
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Word, Excel & Docs

How to Type Fractions in Word and Google Docs (½ ⅓ ¾ and Custom Fractions)

Four ways to write fractions: Word's automatic ½ replacement, the Unicode fraction characters with Alt codes and Alt+X, stacked fractions in the equation editor, and Google Docs' equation toolbar, plus how to build any fraction.

Sep 24, 2026
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Fix Keyboard Problems

Function Keys (F1–F12) Not Working? Fn Lock and Driver Fixes

F1 to F12 doing the wrong thing? Toggle Fn lock, change the default in BIOS or UEFI, flip the Mac function key setting, and install the hotkey driver.

Sep 24, 2026
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Word, Excel & Docs

How to Type a Heart Symbol (♥ ❤ ♡) in Word, Google Docs and Excel

Type heart symbols in Word with Alt+3 or the 2665 Alt+X code, insert them in Google Docs and Excel, choose between the text heart ♥ and the red emoji ❤️, and fix hearts that show as boxes.

Sep 24, 2026
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Word, Excel & Docs

How to Type Exponents in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Sheets (x², 10³, and Any Power)

Every way to write exponents: the superscript shortcut in Word and Docs, the Unicode ² ³ characters and their Alt codes, Excel's caret and POWER function, and the equation editor for anything more complex.

Sep 24, 2026
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Word, Excel & Docs

How to Insert Emoji in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Insert emoji in any Microsoft Office app with the Win+. panel, the Mac emoji picker, Insert Symbol, AutoCorrect and Insert Icons, plus why emoji look flat in Word and how to fix it.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Shortcuts

How to Remap Keyboard Keys on Windows and Mac (PowerToys, Karabiner, SharpKeys)

Remap any key with PowerToys Keyboard Manager, SharpKeys or Karabiner-Elements: swap Caps Lock, move a dead key, change shortcuts, and undo it safely.

Sep 24, 2026
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Symbols

Inch Symbol (″) and Foot Symbol (′): How to Type Them Correctly

The correct inch and foot symbols are the double prime ″ and prime ′, not straight quotes. How to type them on Windows, Mac, Word, Google Docs and phones, how to stop autocorrect turning them into curly quotes, and when the plain quote is acceptable.

Sep 24, 2026
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Fix Keyboard Problems

Keyboard Lag or Input Delay: Causes and Fixes

Keyboard lag? Turn off Filter Keys, fix wireless interference and Bluetooth, charge the battery, lower CPU load, and tune game settings for instant keystrokes.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Not Typing at All? Step-by-Step Fixes

Keyboard not typing? Work from cable and batteries to Bluetooth pairing, another port and account, Safe Mode, drivers and a BIOS test to find the fault fast.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Typing Double Letters? Fix Key Chatter and Repeat Settings

Keyboard typing double letters? Lengthen the repeat delay on Windows or Mac, fix switch chatter, update firmware, and use a debounce tool as a stopgap.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Typing Symbols or Numbers Instead of Letters? Fix Num Lock and Layout

Letters coming out as numbers or symbols? It is almost always the laptop Num Lock overlay or a wrong layout. Fix both in a minute on Windows, Mac or Chromebook.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Typing Wrong Characters? How to Fix Layout and Language Problems

Wrong characters when you type? Find the active layout with Win+Space or Control+Space, remove extra languages, tame dead keys and type any missing symbol.

Sep 24, 2026
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Fix Keyboard Problems

Laptop Keyboard Keys Not Working: The Complete Fix Guide

Laptop keys not working? Fix Fn lock and Filter Keys, reinstall the driver, power reset, test in BIOS to prove hardware or software, then repair.

Sep 24, 2026
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Num Lock Not Working or Numpad Typing Arrows? Fix It

Numpad typing arrows or nothing? Check the Num Lock state, turn off Mouse Keys, toggle the laptop overlay with Fn, and make Num Lock stay on at startup.

Sep 24, 2026
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Fix Keyboard Problems

One Key Not Working on Your Keyboard? Causes and Fixes

One dead key is usually debris, a worn switch or a remap. Test it, clean under the keycap, check accessibility settings, then remap or replace it.

Sep 24, 2026
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Shift Key Not Working? Fixes for Windows and Mac

Shift key not working? Turn off Sticky Keys and Filter Keys, check both Shift keys, rule out Caps Lock and app capture, then clean or remap the key.

Sep 24, 2026
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Some Keyboard Keys Not Working: Diagnose the Pattern

When only some keys fail, the pattern reveals the cause. A dead row, the function keys, the number row or letters typing numbers each point to a different fix.

Sep 24, 2026
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Spacebar Not Working? How to Fix a Space Key on Any Keyboard

Spacebar not working or only in the middle? Fix debris, the stabilizer and Filter Keys, rule out browser extensions and apps, then remap or replace it.

Sep 24, 2026
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Keyboard Shortcuts

How to Turn Sticky Keys and Filter Keys Off (and What They Do)

Sticky Keys popping up when you press Shift? What Sticky, Filter and Toggle Keys do, how to turn them off on Windows 11, 10 and Mac, and how to stop the shortcuts.

Sep 24, 2026
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Word, Excel & Docs

How to Insert a Warning Symbol (⚠) in Word, Excel and Google Docs

Insert the warning triangle ⚠ and related caution signs in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs: Alt+X code 26A0, Insert Symbol, the emoji panel, and how to control whether it appears as a plain sign or a yellow emoji.

Sep 24, 2026
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Symbols

How to Type the Degree Symbol (°) on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android

Every way to type the degree symbol: the Alt code, the Mac shortcut, phone keyboards, Word, Excel, Google Docs and HTML. Plus what to do when Alt+0176 does not work.

Sep 20, 2026
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Keyboard Shortcuts

Alt Codes: The Complete Guide to Typing Symbols on Windows

What Alt codes are, why some need a leading zero, why they fail on laptops, and the 60 codes worth memorising.

Aug 18, 2026
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