01 Alt codes at a glance
| Character | Windows Alt code | Universal (any codepoint) | Mac | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulgar Fraction One Tenth | none | Alt+X after typing 2152 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2152 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Half | Alt+0189 |
Alt+X after typing 00BD (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 00bd (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Third | none | Alt+X after typing 2153 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2153 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Quarter | Alt+0188 |
Alt+X after typing 00BC (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 00bc (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Fifth | none | Alt+X after typing 2155 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2155 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Sixth | none | Alt+X after typing 2159 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2159 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Seventh | none | Alt+X after typing 2150 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2150 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Eighth | none | Alt+X after typing 215B (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 215b (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction One Ninth | none | Alt+X after typing 2151 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2151 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Two Thirds | none | Alt+X after typing 2154 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2154 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Two Fifths | none | Alt+X after typing 2156 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2156 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Three Quarters | Alt+0190 |
Alt+X after typing 00BE (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 00be (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Three Fifths | none | Alt+X after typing 2157 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2157 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Three Eighths | none | Alt+X after typing 215C (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 215c (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Four Fifths | none | Alt+X after typing 2158 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2158 (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Five Sixths | none | Alt+X after typing 215A (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 215a (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Five Eighths | none | Alt+X after typing 215D (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 215d (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
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| Vulgar Fraction Seven Eighths | none | Alt+X after typing 215E (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 215e (Linux) |
Option + hex input, or copy above |
3 of 18 characters here have a legacy Windows Alt+NNNN code, that code only exists for the Latin-1 Supplement range and Windows-1252's fixed special-character block, not for Unicode generally. Every character has the universal hex-based method though: type the hex codepoint, then press Alt+X in Word to convert it.
02 Type it yourself
Type or paste here to confirm a character renders in your own font before you use it.
03 FAQ
How do Windows Alt codes work?
Hold the Alt key and type the number on the numeric keypad (with Num Lock on), then release Alt. The character appears. Legacy Alt+NNNN codes only exist for the Latin-1 Supplement range and the Windows-1252 special-character block, so most Unicode characters do not have one.
What if a character has no Alt code?
Use the universal method instead: type the hex code point shown in the table, then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word to convert it into the character. On Linux, press Ctrl+Shift+U followed by the hex code point.
Is there an Alt code method on a Mac?
Macs do not use the Windows Alt+NNNN system. Instead, hold Option (or Option+Shift) for the built-in accent and symbol shortcuts, or press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer. Each character page lists its exact Mac shortcut.
Can I just copy and paste these characters instead?
Yes, tap any key in the table above to copy the character to your clipboard, then paste it wherever you need it. That works on every device with no codes to memorise.