I checked and the num lock is 'on', pressed & held ALT and typed 0162 using
numeric keypad and this is what I get ☻ ( a smiley face). Any other
suggestions I can try?

Maxine

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Make sure your keyboard's Num Lock is "on", then
> press & hold ALT and type in 0162 using only the Numeric
> Keyboard.
>
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
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>
> "Maxine" <missmax2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:uqcBbY3RJHA.1144@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> I cannot get the correct symbol or character to show when I used the Alt +
> code in Windows mail or in Microsoft Works. For example when I type
> Alt+0162 which should be the 'cent' sign I get a smiley face. It only
> works
> when I copy and paste to the document. How can I make it work using the
> Alt+ command?
> Thanks,
> Maxine
>