Linux has a "compose key," which lets you press the compose key, O, then /, which makes that character (Ø and ø, to show it working, as well as ∞, ™, °, ², ß, ä, →, and many more). There's a port for Windows called WinCompose.
this post was submitted on 01 Sep 2023
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Why did I not know this
Does Windows not have a compose key?
It does not. A "native" but unappealing way is to use charmap and/or memorize a bunch of (highly arbitrary) "alt codes": 0176 while holding alt makes °, for example. Mostly if you need a bunch of special characters, you use the "appropriate" keyboard or some third-party workaround.
Just press the Windows button and the period at the same time
At least on Windows 10, they're there. You just have to click around a bunch
Oh shit, you're right! I just saw a bunch of wingdings looking symbols and my eyes clouded over. This'll save some time in the future, thanks!
Or press [win + .]
If you have an Alt-graph key you can type more glyphs by hitting it while typing a key. Ctrl+Alt also acts as an alt graph key. Shift also changes the glyphs. On windows you need to switch to the English International keyboard for the alt-graph key to do anything if you are on the English US layout.
Ø
you can get this glyph by typing Alt-graph+L
Why are you suggesting they add it to the emoji menu? On macOS this works exactly how it works on iOS/Android. Long press the key and the options show up
Shouldn't long-pressing a key type the key repeatedly?
It can be configured that way. But by default macOS behaves like Android/iOS keyboard. Personally, I’ve never had to long press to repeatedly type a key. Why is that a useful feature?