How do i type in different alphabets?

Question

like you would see something typed in greek on a mainly american website like myspace or facebook, how do you do that?

Answer 1

You can use the Alt codes to type special characters  Turn on the Num Lock, hold down the ALT key and type in the number using the numerical keypad of your computer. The sites below show you some of the major ones.

http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/inter...

http://www.forlang.wsu.edu/help/keyboard...

http://www.usefulshortcuts.com/alt%2Dcod...

There may also be character map on your computer. You can use it as well. Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Character Map