Hb_Kai Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hey, I've been trying lately to use the Swedish letters on my English keyboard and can't seem to do it. The letters are more or less the same as the English alphabet but they have them funny circle things and stuff. The closest I know how to do are the French letters which is just by clicking CTRL + ALT along with the vowel and it shows up as they should.Does anybody know if Windows has something that helps me to use the Swedish alphabet as well as my usual English or do I need to download and install something?I'm on Windows XP Professional by the way, if that helps much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 The closest I know how to do are the French letters ....If that's what turns you on stick to it. They can be a godsend at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh. other things I didn't mention.I've already thought of downloading a Windows language pack but doesn't the IME require an update which needs a wga check or something?If so, my XP Pro is a cracked version and I can't update unless I download the verifier first then verify my copy of Windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 There are various methods to enter characters that are not on your keyboard. Which method to use depends mostly on the frequency you require these characters.Method 1:The Input Method Editor (IME) is part of Windows XP (and Vista). It can be added via Control Panel | Regional and Language Options | tab Languages (Text services and input languages). Once activated, switch between input languages using Alt+Shift. I use the IME for Japanese language input.Method 2:Use copy and paste from the Character Map, e.g. å, ä, ö.Method 3:Use alternate keyboard input, e.g. Alt+0229 = å, Alt+0228 = ä, Alt+0246 = ö. (The numbers have to be entered on the numeric keypad.)Method 4:Use a 3rd-party tool such as Shortkeys Lite. I use this tool myself for French and German characters, or special signs like ¥ or ½. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Thank you Pat. I'll try these and get back to you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 That was quick! You answered almost before I hit the Submit button... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hb_Kai Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 :lol: I just then came on to check for replies on this topic and you must have hit the submit button as I clicked on the link to this topic :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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