01 Alt codes at a glance
| Character | Windows Alt code | Universal (any codepoint) | Mac | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superscript Left Parenthesis | none | Alt+X after typing 207D (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207d (Linux) |
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| Superscript Right Parenthesis | none | Alt+X after typing 207E (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207e (Linux) |
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| Superscript Plus Sign | none | Alt+X after typing 207A (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207a (Linux) |
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| Superscript Equals Sign | none | Alt+X after typing 207C (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207c (Linux) |
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| Superscript Minus | none | Alt+X after typing 207B (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207b (Linux) |
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| Superscript Zero | none | Alt+X after typing 2070 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2070 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Four | none | Alt+X after typing 2074 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2074 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Five | none | Alt+X after typing 2075 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2075 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Six | none | Alt+X after typing 2076 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2076 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Seven | none | Alt+X after typing 2077 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2077 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Eight | none | Alt+X after typing 2078 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2078 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Nine | none | Alt+X after typing 2079 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2079 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Latin Small Letter I | none | Alt+X after typing 2071 (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 2071 (Linux) |
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| Superscript Latin Small Letter N | none | Alt+X after typing 207F (Word) · Ctrl+Shift+U then 207f (Linux) |
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0 of 14 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.