ALT+X

Keyboard shortcut used to convert strings to Unicode characters

To type a Unicode character, type a string of numbers and letters (for example: 02C6), then press ALT+X to convert the string to the specified character.

by bluestinger66 November 01, 2022

zero one two three four five six seven eight nine

The numbers spelled out

The word “zero one two three four five six seven eight nine” is not used in a sentence. It’s used to spell out the numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 instead of writing them as digits.

by bluestinger66 September 02, 2022

eszett

The German name of the letter ß formed by combining the letters S and Z.

Recently the optional capital sharp S or eszett (ẞ) was added to the German alphabet.

by bluestinger66 November 07, 2022

seashore

an area of sandy, stony, or rocky land bordering and level with the sea; the land between high- and low-water marks

She sells sea shells by the sea shore. The shells she sells are surely sea shells. So if she sells shells on the sea shore, I’m sure she sells seashore shells.

by bluestinger66 September 13, 2022

Mouse Island

A fictional island where the stories of Geronimo Stilton take place

Geronimo Stilton and his family live on Mouse Island.

by bluestinger66 March 15, 2023

Ç

C with cedilla

The letter Ç ç, or C with cedilla, is used in various languages such as Portuguese, French or Turkish. In French it’s pronounced like an “S” as in the word sad, but in Turkish it’s pronounced like a “J” as in the word jog.

by bluestinger66 August 13, 2022

ansuz

The fourth letter of the futhark alphabet

Pronunciation of ansuz: AHN˙sooz
Letter sound: a (more like in German “Bahn”)
Appearance: ᚨ
Meaning: wisdom, communication, inspiration

by bluestinger66 December 04, 2023