Hash key in windows

[ETID]

I am trying to use visual c++ 2005 in xp under bootcamp using a macbook. Unfortunately I cannot start to write my code as it begins with a hash key.

Is there a way to get a hash key on xp with a macbook keyboard?

thanks

 

[webgoat]

start > all programs > accessories > select On-Screen Keyboard

 

[ETID]

start > all programs > accessories > select On-Screen Keyboard

sorry if im misunderstanding but I opened tis and tried all the settings but could still not find a hash key.

thanks

 

[webgoat]

wasn't sure if it was on there or not.. was just suggesting you try and see... i figured all keys would be included

 

[Neil321]

Maybe give trying a windows keyboard ago so long as its usb

 

[ETID]

yeh thats a good idea.
I'm guessing that will most likely work.
Hmm now to get a PC keyboard, all just to write code!!!!

 

[mshin.mac.pro]

When you say hash key, I assume you mean the # character???

Try the Windows Character Map application.

Start | Program Files | Accessories | System Tools | Character Map

You can pretty much select & copy any character(s) sequence...

Note: If you don't have that menu item, use the Add & Remove Programs control panel to add "Accessories" component to Windows XP.

 

[anima]

Easier Solution

Use Ctrl-ALT-3 works for me in Parallels in Bootcamp partition under Win on Macbookpro (UK)
Cheers

Michael

 

[windowsrules]

Apple Keyboard is a nightmare!

Thanks for the suggestion on using Ctrl-Alt-3!

Mind you, what a nightmare using an apple keyboard! 3 key combination for 1 character which is only one key on a good proper (windows) keyboard!

Apple are light years behind windows in this respect which makes the mac unusable!!!

Never again will I buy an apple, my first and last!

If this MacBook Pro had a windows keyboard it would be an excellent machine!

 

[dusk007]

Make your own keyboard layout.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/goglobal/bb964665.aspx

I always do so in both Windows and OSX because I think Apple layouts suck. The German ones are absolutely worthless for programming. They moved the [] and don't even tell you where to.
Ukulele is a good app for the purpose in OSX.