Inserting Foreign Characters

Question

Inserting Foreign Accents

I have a Dell Inspiron without a side keypad.  Is using the character map the only way to use foreign characters?  It is way too cumbersome to stop and use it each time.  I can use the control accents method in Word, but not in PowerPoint. 

I've read posts that suggest using Numllock or "Fn"  Can't find numlock on this laptop and Fn doesn't seem to help...

Any suggestions welcome! 

Thank you,. 

Commack

Answer 1

Most laptops have an "embedded" number pad; look around the keyboard for numbers, usually  on the keys 7,8,9, u, i, o, j, k, l ,m

If you see a set of keys that also have numbers on 'em, that's it.

You'll need to check your user's manual to learn how to use the embedded numberpad (which works the same as the side number keypad on a full-sized keyboard).

On my Lenovo/Thinkpad, I hold down the Fn key and press NumLock (which shares a key with Scroll Lock).

Answer 2

Num Lock may be on a function key (often fn+ f11) or on Dells sometimes right above the f11 key or next to f12

Answer 3

Mention the version of PowerPoint you are using?

Refer to the following link and check if it helps:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/insert-a-symbol-or-special-character-HP005194671.aspx

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/use-different-languages-on-your-computer-at-school-HA010361028.aspx