Beeping When Entering ANSI or IBM PC Extended Character Code (26056)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 1.1
- Microsoft Windows 2.03
- Microsoft Windows 2.1
- Microsoft Windows 2.11
- Microsoft Windows 3.0
- Microsoft Windows 3.0a
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q26056 SUMMARY
When you try to enter the code for displaying characters belonging to the
extended ANSI or IBM PC character sets, your computer may beep and then
fail to display the character(s).
This is because when you enter an ANSI or PC character code, you must use
the numeric keypad on your keyboard. If you use the number keys at the top
of the keyboard, your computer produces a beeping sound and does not work
properly.
MORE INFORMATION
To enter an ANSI code, hold down the ALT key, and, using the numeric
keypad, enter the digit 0, followed by the two- or three-digit code of the
desired character.
To enter an IBM PC character, hold down the ALT key, and using the numeric
keypad, enter the appropriate three-digit code. The NUM LOCK key can be on
or off when entering the code.
REFERENCES
For a list of extended ANSI or IBM PC character codes, see the "Version
1.03 Update" for Microsoft Windows versions 1.03 and 1.04. See the
"Microsoft Windows User's Guide" for later versions of Windows.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB26056 |
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