Alt Code Shortcuts for English Letters

Wondering what is the need of alt code shortcuts for writing English letters? Yes, you can use default keyboard letter keys for typing capital and small letters. How about writing different types of letter like below:

• Script letters like ℛ, ℳ or ℋ
• Letter a and g in human written format like 𝒂 and 𝓰
• Double stroke letters like ℕ
• Special letter symbols like ℠, ℀, ℃ or ℉

In order to shorten the list, we have provided the shortcuts for encircled letters like Ⓝ or ⓗ and double stroke letters like ℕ or 𝔻 in separate articles.

Alt Code Shortcuts for English Letters

Below is a table showing alt code shortcuts for English letters in different formats.

How to Type in Windows?

Alt codes in decimal format needs to be used with the numeric pad on the keyboard. You can hold any of the alt keys on your keyboard and type the decimal code using number pad. For example, alt + 120055 will make the letter small bold script n like 𝓷.

The “Alt + X” with hex codes will work on Word documents and can be used with regular keys. For example, press 1D458 and then alt + x keys to make italic small letter k like 𝑘.

How to Type in Mac?

On Mac, you have to use Character Viewer app to insert these letter.

• Press, “Control + Command + Space” to open Character Viewer from any app.
• Type “script” in the search box to filter the symbols.
• Find the letter you want and double click on it to insert on your document.

Font Variations

These letters are like any other text characters on your document. Therefore, you can apply text effects, change font family and size as per your need. In addition, Character Viewer app on Mac by default offers font variations for each of these letters. You can easily pick up the customized letter from the available variation.