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Old 05-12-2006, 10:48 AM   #1
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how to type swedish letter with an english laptop?


What should I do? Is there a way to add letters in the english ascii thing?
 
Old 05-12-2006, 10:52 AM   #2
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you can use the -compose- key (the right-hand WindowsTM key) to make combinations :

å : -compose- + aa
ä : -compose- + a:
ö : -compose- + o:

that works with any nordic language

áéíóúýð
äö
æøå

cheers
 
Old 05-14-2006, 02:58 PM   #3
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You can also use charmap if you have it installed.
 
Old 05-14-2006, 03:40 PM   #4
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hi,
charmap is installed by default, but how I can make my changes permanent....
can you give an example.....
 
  


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