WinCompose Sam Hocevar
Use this command to install WinCompose:
winget install --id=SamHocevar.WinCompose -e Easy typing of special characters on Windows
WinCompose is a compose-key tool designed to simplify the typing of special characters on Windows. It enables users to easily input accented letters, symbols, emojis, and other special characters using intuitive key combinations.
Key Features:
- Supports a wide range of special characters, including é, ž, à, ö, û, ø, ☺, ¤, ∅, «, ♯, ⸘, Ⓚ, ㊷, ♪, ♬, and many more.
- Allows customization of key sequences to suit personal preferences or language requirements (e.g., ö can be obtained using o + “).
- Enables emoji input with simple combinations (e.g., ♥ is obtained using < + 3).
- Works across multiple languages and supports translations in numerous locales.
- Can be installed via winget for easy setup.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for linguists, educators, writers, or anyone requiring frequent use of special characters on Windows. WinCompose saves time by eliminating the need for cumbersome character lookup or clipboard workarounds.