For me "+o for ö or /+u for µ is easier to remember than numeric codes, that's why I like the compose key. I can look up a char and after typing it 2-3 times I usually remember it.
The compose key combinations are great because they're easier to remember, because the codes are grounded in some kind of relationship between the character and the keys used.
Alt codes are just memorized combinations of numbers, and that's not as easy.
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Sims@lemmy.ml · 8 pts · 113d
Jeebus.. I can believe I've used Linux so long and didn't know this.
MalReynolds@piefed.social · 7 pts · 113d
Eh, keymapping is magic (in the psychological empowerment meaning), whatever form, currently look to QMK (and ZMK). Control your environment.
tb_@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 112d
I love the compose key, but are people that unfamiliar with the English (International) layout? Alt Gr (right alt) + 5 gives €.
It also makes it a lot easier to do accents and umlauts.
lordnikon@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 113d
Eh I just use alt + character code to grab any symbol I want.
wurstgulasch3000@feddit.org · 5 pts · 113d
For me
"+ofor ö or/+ufor µ is easier to remember than numeric codes, that's why I like the compose key. I can look up a char and after typing it 2-3 times I usually remember it.GamingChairModel@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 112d
The compose key combinations are great because they're easier to remember, because the codes are grounded in some kind of relationship between the character and the keys used.
Alt codes are just memorized combinations of numbers, and that's not as easy.