How to write special characters |
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As we have hogged the numeric keypad for video cache control, it is no longer possible to write special characters using Alt+numpad combination (example: Alt+135 = ç).
There are several solutions to this problem:
•Use the Unicode characters menu option.
•Go into Word Mode and use the Alt+number routine there. The character will be transferred to Sub Machine's edit window when you leave Word Mode again.
•Run Notepad and use the Alt+number routine there, copy the character and paste it into Sub Machine's edit window.
•Download the great freeware program Allchars from http://allchars.zwolnet.com. It makes the writing of special characters a walk in the park.
Allchars also has a macro feature that will save you oodles of time. Imagine you are subtitling a documentary about the separation of church and state and are getting tired of writing antidisestablishmentarianism for the umpteenth time. Well, now you only have to write /a. And you can use it in any Windows program.
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