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     PWB allows you to enter any ASCII character into your file or
     into a dialog box.
 
     To type an arbitrary ASCII character, make sure numlock is turned
     on, hold down the ALT key, and enter the decimal code for the
     character using the numeric keypad. When you release the ALT key,
     the character is typed.
 
     To type a control character, you can use the Quote function. When
     you execute Quote, PWB treats the next key you press as a literal
     character.
     See: Quote
 
     Example
 
     To type the square bullet character (■) at the cursor:
 
       1. Make sure numlock is turned on (press NUMLOCK).
 
       2. Press and hold the ALT key.
 
       3. Using the numeric keypad, type
 
               254
 
       4. Release the ALT key.
 
     When you release the ALT key, PWB types the bullet.
 
     See
 
     ◄Update: Inserting ASCII characters and Numlock►
 
     See
 
     ◄ASCII Character Codes►
     ◄Entering Tab Characters►
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