Q26056: Beeping When Entering ANSI or IBM PC Extended Character Code

Article: Q26056
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.x,2.x,3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 1.1, 2.03, 2.1, 2.11, 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When you try to enter the code for displaying characters belonging to the
extended ANSI or IBM PC character sets, your computer may beep and then fail to
display the character(s).

This is because when you enter an ANSI or PC character code, you must use the
numeric keypad on your keyboard. If you use the number keys at the top of the
keyboard, your computer produces a beeping sound and does not work properly.

MORE INFORMATION
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To enter an ANSI code, hold down the ALT key, and, using the numeric keypad,
enter the digit 0, followed by the two- or three-digit code of the desired
character.

To enter an IBM PC character, hold down the ALT key, and using the numeric
keypad, enter the appropriate three-digit code. The NUM LOCK key can be on or
off when entering the code.

REFERENCES
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For a list of extended ANSI or IBM PC character codes, see the "Version 1.03
Update" for Microsoft Windows versions 1.03 and 1.04. See the "Microsoft Windows
User's Guide" for later versions of Windows.

Additional query words: map 2.0 3.0 3.0a 3.1 3.00 3.00a 3.10

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Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin110 kbWin203 kbWin210 kbWin211 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:1.x,2.x,3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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