What does Alt + X do?

The keyboard shortcut Alt+X is most frequently used to see a character's Unicode character code.

How to utilize the Alt+X keyboard shortcut?

Hit and hold any Alt key. Then while holding, press X to perform this keyboard shortcut.

What does Alt + X do in Microsoft Word?

When a character is selected in Microsoft Word, hitting Alt+X will reveal the character's Unicode character code.

What does Alt + X do in Twitch?

Alt+X is used on Twitch to clip a feed being viewed.

What does Alt + X do in popular programs?

Below are the popular programs using this keyboard combination.

Text Editing

1. Notepad3 (v5.21) - HTML/XML Tag…
2. Nano - Turn on/off the help mode
3. Notepad2 - HTML/XML tag
4. Microsoft Word 2019 - Discover the selected character's Unicode character code.

General

1. Mapedit (Blood) - Orient section to this wall (for dynamic slope)
2. Opera - Entire forward history displayed
3. Maxthon - the current tab is secured
4. HyperSnap 8 - Examine the current image directory
5. Extended Mapedit - For all indicated sectors, deactivate auto-slope.
6. Audacity - Labeled Audio > Cut

System Tools

1. PRTG Network Monitor - File > Close or Exit
2. ZOC 7.23 - End Program
3. Start Menu 8 - Use a modern user interface

Imaging

1. PowerDirector 17 - After removing a clip, trim and relocate every timeline clip.
2. ACDSee - Removes the presently visible object from the Image Basket when in Manage mode.
3. Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 - Toggle Display as See-Through
4. Adobe After Effects 2021 - Show Edge X-ray Refinement
5. CorelDRAW 2020 - The symmetry relationship is to be broken to produce a set of items and pathways.
6. Gmsh 4.1.4 - Set X View
7. Global Mapper 21 - EXIT Global Mapper
8. Harmony 20 - Repaint brush tool
9. Harmony 20 (macOS) - Repaint brush tool
10. Node Wrangler 3.36 - Delete unused nodes
11. Inkscape - Immediately access the very first customizable field
12. Nuke - Use the file browser to execute a script
13. Modo 12.1 - Local
14. Pencil2D 0.6.6 - Flip rolling
15. NET- Open the Settings window

Developer Tools

1. jEdit - line's final non-whitespace character, line's end, and the last line that is visible (repeated presses).
2. DBeaver 6.0.3 - Current script execution (**)
3. EOS Family 3.0.0 - Pixel Map
4. Delphi - word under the cursor or the currently chosen block
5. Free Pascal IDE - Exit IDE
6. pgAdmin 4.19 - choose to execute Dropdown
7. IDA Pro 7.4 - Exit
8. pgAdmin 4.19 - Get rid of all breakpoints
9. Python IDLE for Windows - Check module
10. Roblox Studio - Open the Explorer tab
11. Qt Creator - Activate the Projects pane

Scientific

1. Originlab Origin 2020 (Mac keyboard) - Enter the four-digit Unicode hex value and press ALT + X right away to insert special characters in text labels and spreadsheet cells.
2. Mastercam 2022 - Set From Entity
3. Maple - Extend the code editing area
4. Netcad GIS 8 - Pan screen

Productivity

1. Ipro Eclipse - Stop scanning and go back to the Eclipse SE Desktop Workspace.
2. Autodesk Flame 2019 - Cut Selection Around (Present Version/Track)
3. Tally ERP 9 - Delete a voucher from the day book or voucher list
4. Sage 100 (MAS 90/200) - Choose the following digit for the field
5. Davinci Resolve 17 (Windows) - Mark in and mark out clearly
6. Finale 26 - Add / Change items: Expression
7. LumaFusion - Exit Clip Editor (return to timeline)
8. FL Studio 20 - Open Scale Levels instrument
9. TallyPrime - Get rid of a coupon from a report

Social and Messaging

1. mIRC - Change the active window's maximized position
2. Zimbra Web Client - Spell check

Games-PC

1. Strike Commander - without saving, return to DOS
2. Jagged Alliance 2 (version 1.13) - Exit game
3. Total War: Attila - Toggle sound effects
4. Oxygen Not Included (PC) - Debug Notification
5. iRacing - Decrease VanishX

Media Player

1. KMPlayer - Display or hide the subtitle
2. GOM Player - Close
3. MPC-BE 1.5.4 - Exit

File Manager

1. WinRAR - Archive conversion to SFX