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Windows Tip: International Keyboard

Use this tip to get access to international characters and symbols.
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We get requests on how to create unusual text characters all the time. Instead of memorizing a long list of Alt number combinations, Chris is going to show you how to change your language and layout from English-US to United States-International.

Here's how:
Single-click the Start menu, mouse over Settings, and then single-click the Control Panel.
Double-click the Keyboard icon and then click the Language tab
Click Add.
Under "Keyboard layout," place a checkmark next to United States-International.
Click OK.
Click Apply. You may be asked to insert your Windows system disk to finish loading the process.

You can type in other languages without knowing the Alt codes for a non-English alphabet. For example, type ~ followed by N to get Ñ. A tilde followed by any letter will place the appropriate accent on the letter you choose.