Not all laptops have the hidden numeric keypad.
On most laptops, you can turn this on by pressing Fn+NmLk keys simultaneously. Turning off the NumLock means the numeric keypad is disabled, and hence no numbers can be typed using the num pad. Other operating systems like the Mac OS have a similar or extended form of this Alt code feature which I’ll explain soon. To type Ø using the Diameter Alt code of 0216: first, ensure that your NumLock is turned on, then press and hold the alt key while you type the code on the numeric keypad. You can do this by pressing and holding the Alt key while typing the alt code with the numeric keypad.
Related Post: How to Type Diameter symbol in Word/Excel More About Alt CodesĪlt codes are used to type symbols and characters that do not have a dedicated key on the keyboard in personal computers running the Microsoft Operating systems.
