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Sun-Lover
02-02-2013, 02:08
Could someone please remind me how to get the Pound sign on none UK keyboard.

Thanks

Fivepence
02-02-2013, 02:31
Could someone please remind me how to get the Pound sign on none UK keyboard.

Thanks

Find the key with the £ sign. (on my UK keyboard the € is at the side of the No 4)
Press Ctrl, Alt and the key with the £ sign all at the same time.

If you don't have the £ sign on a key, you will have to open the character map via
programs
Accessories
System Tools
Character Map
find the £ symbol
copy and paste (you can do this via the mouse or Ctrl C AND Ctrl V

Sun-Lover
02-02-2013, 02:37
Thanks I found it. I held the ctrl and Alt with the number 3 and it shows.
So I had better remember that for next time.
Thanks

CIM
02-02-2013, 12:31
If there is no pound sign anywhere on your keyboard then the following will generate one:
Alt - 0,1,6,3

chifleta
02-02-2013, 17:34
it's Alt 1 5 6 on mine...

Suej
02-02-2013, 17:39
it's Alt 1 5 6 on mine...

All the combinations given in the posts work on mine!:spin: I just always used Alt 0163!

chifleta
02-02-2013, 17:44
Alt 0163 works on mine too, but i'll stick with the other one, else i'll forget hahaha

Sun-Lover
02-02-2013, 20:06
The Alt - 0,1,6,3 works on my keyboard but the Alt 1, 5, 6 doesn't do anything.
Different keyboards obviously behave differently.

I think I will buy a cheapy UK keyboard as a spare.

emmess
02-02-2013, 20:26
or... just type GBP after the numbers. So for £300.00 you would put 300GBP.

Sun-Lover
02-02-2013, 22:56
Even though these key commands work is it possible to alter say the $ or another key to do the pound sign permanently ? maybe some system command ?

Thanks

marbro8
03-02-2013, 00:44
i can't get a euro sign on my keyboard:( hence the fact i have to keep spelling euro:lol: