Custom keyboard mapping?

[noparlpf]

On a desktop keyboard I use a lot of Alt-codes to type special characters. My laptop, however, does not have a numpad. Is there any way to set custom characters on my laptop keyboard? For example, Alt-e to type é, or Alt-4 to type € (so I can keep Shift-4 to type $)? I think I remember using AutoHotkey for some similar keymapping mods on an old computer, but I remember having trouble getting it to work properly and I don't remember how I did that.

For reference, I'm running Windows 10 on this computer.

[factotum]

Laptops usually have a modifier key which allows part of the main keyboard to function as a numeric keypad? On my Dell laptop, for instance, you hold down the blue Fn key and use various letters in the middle of the keyboard to substitute for the keypad. As far as I know this virtual keypad also works fine for ALT+num character combinations.

[Excession]

WinCompose (https://github.com/SamHocevar/wincompose) might be what you're looking for. You tap the "compose" key (which defaults to Right Alt) then type, for example, "~", "n" to insert ñ.

I think WinCompose is written on top of AutoHotkey (https://autohotkey.com/) but looks like it provides a friendlier interface.

[Crow]

I just change my regional keyboard settings to a language that uses all of the characters I need.

[hajo]

I use a lot of Alt-codes to type special characters. My laptop, however, does not have a numpad.
Is there any way to set custom characters on my laptop keyboard?

Some ideas:
* CharMap
* OSK / On-Screen-Keyboard
* On-Screen Keyboard Portable (http://portableapps.com/apps/accessibility/on-screen_keyboard_portable)
* Keyboard macros (https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/support/how-to/keyboard/macros)
* google inputtools (https://www.google.com/inputtools/)
* Mouse Recorder (http://mouserecorder.com/)
* Also: Best Free Hotkey or Macro Recorder Utility (http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-hotkey-macro-recorder-utility.htm)

[noparlpf]

I'm afk at the moment but I'll check those out when I get home. Thanks for the suggestions.


Laptops usually have a modifier key which allows part of the main keyboard to function as a numeric keypad? On my Dell laptop, for instance, you hold down the blue Fn key and use various letters in the middle of the keyboard to substitute for the keypad. As far as I know this virtual keypad also works fine for ALT+num character combinations.

Yeah, one of my old Acer laptops had the Fn-numpad. This Dell doesn't, for some reason. The Fn key is pretty much just for he light/volume controls.