While the ALT key only works with a keypad and most laptops don't have a separate keypad, many laptops do have an embedded keypad that is accessible via the Fn key. These keyboard generally have the numeric pad symbols printed on the keys in a subdued manner. On my Toshiba is it the box of keys with the '7', '0', 'M' and '/' at the corners. So to get Ω I hold down the ALT and Fn keys while pressing 'k', 'l', 'u' in sequence.

 

Hmmm not me Ω

If you search for ASCII characters and extended ASCII you will find at least 2 different versions. Some work on different computers. So try the alternate code... which I don't have on hand for Ω

ASCII is a 7-bit code that is highly standardized. But "extended ASCII" is an 8-bit code that has never been standardized and there are many, many (dozens, if not hundreds) versions, though a few handful dominate. NEVER rely on any form of extended ASCII unless you KNOW that the system your code is running on will never change ever again.

 

Extended ASCII has been superseded mostly by UTF-8. That variable width encoding standard is based on 1-4 8 bit values. It is used on almost all web pages and often in English based databases.

 

Then there is the cut-and-paste solution by OBW0549 http://cappels.org/symbols.html

 

they do make keyboards for the iPad

Yes, as you said, they DO. I have connected, via bluetooth, a keyboard to my iPad.

It's a WORD function, not a Windows function

True. But the way Windows and Mac run, the method is a little different.

Then there is the cut-and-paste solution

Sure, there is. But I find a quick tap of the [option] key and the character I want is faster and easier than hunting for a special character. If I can't find a character I want then I'll go hunting.

Must say I didn't expect this much conversation over this thread.

 

Aha.
I have to use the keypad for the numbers.
Strangely enough, the numbers across top of the key board don't work.

Same Here

 

Works in all windows programs I have tried on Windows 10 using the numpad. Great information! Thank you!