If the ALT codes to insert special characters and symbols are not working on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can follow this guide.

2] Alt Codes You can use the classic Alt Codes in Word to type these dashes. Alt Codes let you insert special characters by holding the Alt key and typing a specific number code on the numeric keypad.

Pressing the "Alt" key and a number code on your numeric keypad also inserts accented letters. For example, press and hold "Alt" and type "0193" on the numeric keypad to insert Á.

There are several websites listing all the ASCII characters and their corresponding codes. For example, insert the Spanish letter "Ñ "by holding down the "Alt" key, typing "165", then releasing ...