Convert Unicode to Alt Code
Generate Alt codes for Unicode characters. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert Unicode to Alt Code
- 1. Paste the text you need codes for. Type or paste any Unicode text into the input pane, from a single accented letter to a short phrase. The tool reads every character the moment you stop typing and looks up its Windows entry codes.
- 2. Read the Alt code next to each character. For every character the output lists its Unicode code point alongside the CP1252 decimal Alt code and, where one exists, the older CP437 numpad code used by legacy DOS-era keyboards and terminals.
- 3. Copy the sequence and type it on your numpad. Copy the Alt code shown, hold Alt, and type the digits on your numeric keypad to reproduce the character in any Windows app that lacks a dedicated key for it.
When to use Convert Unicode to Alt Code
Convert Unicode to Alt Code turns any character into the Alt+digits sequence Windows recognizes, which matters because most keyboards only expose a handful of accented and symbol keys directly. It covers both the common CP1252 codes and the older CP437 numpad codes still referenced by some software manuals.
- Typing an accented name on a US keyboard. You need to type Ü or é into a Windows form but your keyboard layout has no key for it. Look up the Alt code here and hold Alt while typing the digits to insert the character directly.
- Following an old software manual. A legacy point-of-sale or DOS-era manual references Alt+130 for é using CP437 numbering, which differs from the modern CP1252 codes Windows now defaults to. This tool shows both so you can match the right one.
- Writing helpdesk instructions. You are documenting how a coworker can type a currency symbol or trademark mark on a shared kiosk PC. Pasting the exact Alt code into the ticket removes any guesswork about which keys to press.
- Teaching Unicode basics. A student wants to see how a single letter like é maps to both a code point and a keyboard entry method. This gives a concrete, memorable link between Unicode and the numpad shortcut.
Examples
Alt codes
Input
é
Output
é (U+00E9): Alt+0233, Alt+130
About the Convert Unicode to Alt Code tool
Convert Unicode to Alt Code does its work locally, right in the browser. Generate Alt codes for Unicode characters. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the Unicode Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 98 small, focused Unicode utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Does Convert Unicode to Alt Code cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.