I just put these up for Santiago in OT and thought others may like to expand their commnication skills as well. Now you can put those dots, dashes
and little squigglys all over the place in your writing just like the Mexicans do. It'll make you look .....uh.....worldly.
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Spanish Alt Codes
Spanish alphabet alt code characters.
Symbol Number
á 160
é 130
í 161
ñ 164
ó 162
ú 163
ü 129
Symbol Number
Á 0193
É 144
Í 0205
Ñ 165
Ó 0211
Ê 0202
Ú 0218
Ü 154
¿ 168
¡ 173
How to use
Press and hold the ALT key and type the number of desired alt code character.RD55 - 5-28-2009 at 08:57 AM
Garcías -- no, make that gracias, señor D.
I've printed it up and taped it to my computer screen.DENNIS - 5-28-2009 at 09:10 AM
Quite welcome, RD. I almost said "Welcome to BajaNomad" but, I see you've been around for a while.Osprey - 5-28-2009 at 09:12 AM
Dennis, the numbers you show are not for all operating systems. I have mine (XPWord) on a cheat sheet near my monitor and they are all different from
the ones you show.
Example: my á is 0225DENNIS - 5-28-2009 at 09:20 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by Osprey
Dennis, the numbers you show are not for all operating systems. I have mine (XPWord) on a cheat sheet near my monitor and they are all different from
the ones you show.
Example: my á is 0225
They both work for me, Jorge. Maybe "WORD" only sees one of them. If anybody else is having similar problems, let me know and I'll add the
bracketed number to the original list.
The OLD ASCII escape codes from the Days of DOS (actually dating back to the DEC Terminal days) have been taped on my computer's clipboard for a great
many years, but I don't bother with them unless I'm writing to someone important. I figure that the context of the sentence will make it clear what's
being said.
Of course, with a word like ano, you could get in trouble.
Many years ago (mid-90s), I typed up a letter in DOS text editor to my Mexican landlord, using all of the proper sequences. Everything on the screen
was fine so I printed it out and put it in an envelope. Later (fortunately), I decided to make a change. Looked at the original and found that the
Spanish e (with accent) wasn't recognized by that Dot-Matrix printer's character set. There was a blank spot everywhere I'd used it.
I mentioned it to one of the sons later and he said "we get letters from the residents all the time that don't make sense".
But, at least, not from me.BMG - 5-28-2009 at 10:33 AM
Tháñk yóü.bajamigo - 5-28-2009 at 10:51 AM
Thanks, amígo.bajalou - 5-28-2009 at 10:58 AM
Remember that you must use the number pad on the right of the regular part of the keyboard. They don't work with the number row above the letters.
Which makes them about useless for laptop users in that you have to use a F key to set the number lock before doing your Alt+numbers and unlock after
to be able to type the letters onthat part of the keyboard.
I prefer to load the Spanish keyboard which I can toggle to when I want to type something with the accents.David K - 5-28-2009 at 02:29 PM
Just an addition to the list... For the degree symbol used for GPS or temperature: (ALT +) 0186 .... example 110ºELINVESTIG8R - 5-28-2009 at 02:34 PM
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Bajahowodd - 5-28-2009 at 11:34 PM
While y'all were posting self congrats, I tried to use alt plus the numbers to post a reply. Nada. Then, I caught Bajalou's post and tried using the
number pad on the side of the keyboard. Instead of nothing, I got a refreshed screen. Have no idea why I'm not worthy, but I'm running Windows XP.
Maybe I should just walk away into the desert?bajalou - 5-28-2009 at 11:43 PM
Have to make sure the number pad is locked on to numbers, otherwise it does strange stuff - up - down - page up - etc.capt. mike - 5-29-2009 at 05:46 AM
well - what to Mexicans do??BigWooo - 5-29-2009 at 06:02 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Just an addition to the list... For the degree symbol used for GPS or temperature: (ALT +) 0186 .... example 110º
Couldn't get that one to work, darn.
But...
If you have Microsoft Word, you can install the Spanish dictionary. If you don't have it already you need to dig out the installation disk that came
with the computer and install it.
To use it just start typing in Spanish. After a few sentences is should automatically recognize the language and switch over. If for some reason it
doesn't, start over, but before typing your letter click "tools', "language", "set language" then pick "Spanish-Mexico".
Now when you type, all the words that need the the little squiggles and stuff will have a red line under the word. Just right click each and a pop up
window will appear with the proper grammar. Pick the one that works and off you go.
It sounds a little complicated, but I've found it's a bit faster than using all the alt codes.
It also corrects some conjugation.DENNIS - 5-29-2009 at 06:13 AM
I didn't know this process would have so many variations. I have XP and have been using the ALT CODES for a while now with no problem. I haven't had
to lock or adjust anything. Just type along and when you want an N with a tilde, hold down the ALT key by the space bar and, while still holding it
down, type in 164 on the keypad to the right, then release...... like this ñ.
I gave a link above....go to that and it tells you what to do. Go further into the site and it gives you codes for everything, including degrees. Or,
Google ALT CODES and you'll be buried with info.oldlady - 5-29-2009 at 06:15 AM
Appreciate your efforts, Dennis...on the other hand I have enough trouble typing in English!Paula - 5-29-2009 at 06:59 AM
á´ñ¿ñá¡
¡Sí Sí Sí! It all works! Thank you Russ and Kate!Russ - 5-29-2009 at 08:00 AM
I removed my post because morgaine7 did it so much nicer. AND I don't like to
bore PC snobs
K.I.S.S
MrBillM - 5-29-2009 at 09:27 AM
Just use Notepad. Works everytime.Bajahowodd - 5-29-2009 at 10:34 AM
Ah. numskull, numlock. Thañks.Udo - 5-29-2009 at 10:54 AM
Ayuda!
None of the codes seem to work for me!
Perhaps they will work in Word, but not in Nomad board post.
I'm trying to do an ~n (enye) but I press alt & code 161, and get zip.
What am I doing wrong on my XP PC?
Muchas gracias!DENNIS - 5-29-2009 at 11:02 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by udowinkler
I'm trying to do an ~n (enye) but I press alt & code 161, and get zip.
You're pushing the wrong button. 161 will give you this..í... 164 will give
you this..ñ....
Are you holding down the ALT key as you type in the number on the pad to the right of the keyboard? Not the top numbers. The letter won't show until
you release the ALT key.
Try it again. If it still doesn't work, throw your PC out into the street and go buy a new one.
[Edited on 5-29-2009 by DENNIS]ELINVESTIG8R - 5-29-2009 at 11:03 AM
Udo put on NUM LOCK then use the numbers on the right side of your keyboardDavid K - 5-29-2009 at 03:46 PM
ALT + 164 = ñ
Hold down the Alt key with left finger, push 1-6-4 on the right number pad (not the numbers above the letters).Bajahowodd - 5-29-2009 at 04:35 PM
Udo- thanks to bajalou, I learned that you need to hit your "Num Lock" key before attempting. It worked for me.
I removed my post because morgaine7 did it so much nicer. AND I don't like to
bore PC snobs
