Are there key combos for other currencies as well? Can you point to a link (if such link exists) showing key combos for other symbols?
1) In System Preferences, open "International" in 10.5 or "Languages and Text" in 10.6.
2) Select the tab "Input Sources" or "Input Menu."
3) At or near the top of the list of input methods, palettes, etc, is "Keyboard Viewer" (older OS versions) or "Keyboard & Character Viewer" in 10.6. Check the box next to it.
4) Check the box "Show input menu in menu bar" to have fast access to the Viewer.
With the viewer open, press the modifier keys on your keyboard and watch the characters change from their defaults to optional symbols. Try SHIFT alone to see expected results. Try OPTION and SHIFT + OPTION to see a wealth of other goodies.
It works exactly like the old Key Caps function in Mac OS9 and earlier--it's just not as conveniently placed.
You can also select Edit > Special Characters... from most apps. That brings up another palette of ones form which you can select, sorted by category. One category is Currency.
Message was edited by: Allan Jones
