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How can I enter special symbols/characters (i.e. degree character) in text boxes?

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Not a problem /w Firefox - just wondering if there is a way to enter special symbols and characters (not on the keyboard) in text boxes? I seem to recall that there is a keyboard sequence that activates a pop-up window allowing single character/symbol entry. Thanks in advance, Allan.

Not a problem /w Firefox - just wondering if there is a way to enter special symbols and characters (not on the keyboard) in text boxes? I seem to recall that there is a keyboard sequence that activates a pop-up window allowing single character/symbol entry. Thanks in advance, Allan.

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Seçilmiş Həll

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Perfect answer! Thank you/Allan