Steve: First, Alt + a four-digit number is a standard PC procedure. It is (or should be) taught in all PC courses and self-help books.
DOS used to accept Alt + 3 digits. Windows accepts Alt + either 3 digits (ASCII value) or 4 digits (sometimes called the ANSI value, although not strictly correctly). One holds down the left Alt key and enters the digits on the numeric keypad, then releases the Alt key. It is independent of the way you have your keyboard configured. On the other hand, the method you described, although quicker, requires the right Alt key and is not consistent. My PCs are configured for U.S. English with the U.S. International keyboard. With that combination, the euro (€) is created with Right-Alt+5, not Right-Alt+4. However, in common with all other keyboard setups, it can be generated unambiguously with Alt+0128. Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen Davis Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 11:43 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:17418] The Euro Sign!! This is just a mild complaint about how John and others described how to get the euro € sign from the keyboard!! I would imagine there would have been some confusion from people (ok, me as well) about what you meant by ALT - 0128!! I assume this is the ASCII code for the number 4 on the keyboard?? I think people would have better understood you if you had simply said press ALT, then the 4 key on your keyboard!! I understand a little ASCII but I would have understood 4 a little better!! There, that's better!! I'll get off my high horse now!! Regards, Steve. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
