I have a Dell Latitude notebook, but cannot get special characters by using the Alt + xxx keys. I read a lot, got advice but no joy. Anybody out there to help me?? Regards, -- Riana Carstens Huis: (012) 667-2370 Sel: 082 633 3522 Faks: 088 (012) 667-6460 epos: carstensr at telkomsa.net