Re: [jed-users] Typing unicode symbols directly

[jed@xxxxxxxxxxx (John E. Davis)]

Bernhard Seckinger <bernhard.seckinger@xxxxxx> wrote:
> I can insert unicode symbols with copy&paste. But I wonder if it's possible to
> type them in somehow. E.g. if I know it's no. 8598 (arrow pointing top left)
> typing (in emacs mode) something like ESC-8-5-9-8-C^X (which doesn't work of
> course).

In addition to the other suggestions, you can enter the character
using the quoted_insert key.  Many jed keybindings have this function
bound to the backquote/backtick key (`).  So, to enter U+8598 use:

   ESC 8 5 9 8 `

I hope this helps.
--John


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