How do I type an 'æ' character? [duplicate]

Solution 1:

Typing unicode is slightly different in Ubuntu.

The key combination is:

Ctrl+Shift+U, code, Space

However, Windows uses decimal notation while Ubuntu uses Hex notation.

Æ in this case (what 0198 is) is c6 for Ubuntu. So, you'd do:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+U. Release it.
2. Type c6 (or 00c6)
3. Press Space

If you were talking about æ (or 145 on Windows), replace all instances of c6 with e6.

As mentioned by @Graham, you can also use the compose key. By default, it is AltGr or Right Alt. You can use Shift+AltGr followed by A, E to enter an æ. I think holding the other shift as well will give you Æ. On some keyboard layouts, AltGR+A or AltGR+Z (below) will also give æ.

As mentioned by @DevSolar, if you need to use special characters frequently, you can also use keyboard styles such as English (US) English (international AltGr dead keys). These keys will automatically map certain AltGRs to characters.

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Solution 2:

Whatever you have set as the compose key then a then e in sequence will produce æ

This solution is much simpler, as you don't have to know the unicode for the character you wish to type. For example compose key then o then e will produce œ. compose key then c then , (comma) will produce ç and so on.