Glossaire
Termes Unicode, encodage et typographie expliqués.
Alt Code
A method on Windows to type characters by holding Alt and entering a numeric code on the numpad (e.g., Alt+0169 for ©).
Input MethodsCompose Key
A key on Linux/Unix systems that starts a multi-key sequence to produce special characters (e.g., Compose + c + o → ©).
Input MethodsDead Keys
Keyboard keys that don't produce a character immediately but modify the next keystroke (e.g., ´ then e → é).
Input MethodsInput Method Editor (IME)
Software that enables typing characters not directly available on a keyboard, essential for CJK, Arabic, and other complex scripts.
Input MethodsUnicode Hex Input
A macOS keyboard layout that allows typing characters by their hex code point (hold Option + type hex code).
Input MethodsWindows Emoji Panel
A Windows utility (Win+. or Win+;) for browsing and inserting emoji and special characters.
Input MethodsmacOS Character Viewer
A built-in macOS utility (Ctrl+Cmd+Space) for browsing and inserting Unicode characters and emoji.
Input Methods