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Last reviewed on October 3, 2026.
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Symbols & Special Characters
How to Type an Em Dash
The long dash used in punctuation. Quick shortcuts for Mac, Windows, and HTML.
How to Type a Degree Symbol
For temperatures and angles. Alt+0176 on Windows, Option+Shift+8 on Mac.
How to Type a Squared Symbol
Superscript 2 for math, units, and formulas across every OS and application.
How to Type Accent Marks
Acute, grave, tilde, and umlaut on a standard US keyboard layout.
How to Type a Copyright Symbol
Insert © in documents, emails, and web pages on any platform.
How to Type a Euro Sign
Currency symbol shortcuts for documents, spreadsheets, and code.
Alt Codes List for Windows
All the useful Alt key codes in one table — symbols, maths and accented letters.
How to Type a Check Mark
✓ and ✔ in Word, Windows, Mac, phones and HTML.
How to Type a Square Root
Option+V on Mac, Alt+251 on Windows, and real radicals in Word.
Developer Suite
Typing for Developers
Vim Navigation Basics
Master hjkl, motions, and modal editing. The essential Vim movement reference.
Markdown Shortcuts
Headers, bold, links, code blocks, and tables — the complete Markdown syntax.
Special Characters in Python
Escape sequences, Unicode strings, and raw strings explained with examples.
IDE Keyboard Shortcuts
VS Code, JetBrains, and Sublime Text shortcuts compared side by side.
Type Faster for Programming
Practical tips for improving coding speed: snippets, shortcuts, and muscle memory.
Ergonomic Guide
Type Better, Type Longer
Home Row Typing Guide
Correct finger placement, week-by-week drills, and common mistakes to avoid.
Colemak vs QWERTY
How the layouts differ, what the evidence says, and whether switching is worth it.
Best Desk Setup for Typing
Optimal desk height, monitor distance, and chair position for all-day comfort.
Increase WPM: 60 → 100
A structured practice plan with progress milestones to double your typing speed.