What does Alt + X do?

Alt + X is used for displaying the character’s Unicode character code and is a widely used keyboard shortcut.

Usage of Alt  + X keyboard shortcut

For using the Alt + X shortcut, first press and hold the “Alt” key on the keyboard, then press the "X” key, then the Alt + X shortcut is done as shown in the figure below.

Alt + X in Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, when the character is selected, and Alt + X is pressed, the character's associated Unicode character code is shown.

Alt + X in Twitch

In Twitch, when Alt + X is pressed, it clips the current stream we are watching.

Alt + X in popular programs

1) Alt + X in Text Editing

• Microsoft Word 2019 – It displays the Unicode character code for the highlighted character
• Notepad3 (v5.21) – HTML or XML Tag
• Nano -  It either turns on or off the help mode
• Notepad2 – HTM or XML Tag

2) Alt + X in General

• Audacity – It shows Labeled Audio then Cut(Labeled Audio > Cut)
• Extended Mapedit – For selected sectors, it turns off the auto-slope
• HyperSnap 8 – It inspects the ongoing image folder
• Mapedit (Blood) -  It positions the section to this wall (for dynamic slope)
• Maxthon – It locks and secures the present using tab
• Opera – It displays the whole forward history

3) Alt + X in System Tools

• PRTG Network Monitor - It shows the File and then close or exit(File > Exit or close)
• Start Menu 8 – It makes use of the modern UI
• ZOC 7.23 – It terminates the Program

4) Alt + X in Imaging

• ACDSee - It erases the present shown item in Manage mode from the Image basket
• Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 – It displays the toggle as See-Through
• Adobe After Effects 2021 – It displays the refine Edge X-ray
• CorelDRAW 2020 – It splits the link at symmetry to make an objects and paths group
• Gmsh 4.1.4 – It sets the X View
• Global Mapper 21 – It gets EXIT from Global Mapper
• Harmony 20 – It repaints the brush tool
• Harmony 20 (macOS) – It repaints the brush tool
• Inkscape – It goes to the first rewritable field
• Modo 12.1 – Local
• Node Wrangler 3.36 – It erases out the unused nodes
• Nuke – It makes use of script from the file browser
• NET- It opens the Settings window
• PowerDirector 17 – It trims and moves every timeline clip after removing the clip
• Pencil2D 0.6.6 – It does the Flip rolling

5) Alt + X in Developer Tools

• DBeaver 6.0.3 – It executes the present script
• Delphi – It cuts the selected block or word under the cursor
• EOS Family 3.0.0 – It gives the Pixel Map
• Free Pascal IDE – It exits from the IDE
• IDA Pro 7.4 - Exit
• pgAdmin 4.19 - It chooses to execute Dropdown
• pgAdmin 4.19 – It removes all breakpoints
• Python IDLE for Windows – It examines the module
• Qt Creator – It turns on the projects pane
• Roblox Studio – It switches the explorer window
• Qt Creator – It turns on the projects pane

6) Alt + X in Scientific

• Mastercam 2022 – It set From Entity
• Maple – It extends the region for editing the code
• Netcad GIS 8 - Pan screen

7) Alt + X in Productivity

• Audodesk Flame 2019 - It cuts the Selection Around (Current Version/Track)
• Finale 26 – It Adds or Changes items: Expression
• FL Studio 20 – It opens the Scale Levels app
• Ipro Eclipse – It returns to the workspace of Eclipse SE Desktop by ceasing the scan
• LumaFusion – It closes the Clip Editor (returns to timeline)
• LumaFusion – It exists in the source viewer
• Sage 100 (MAS 90/200) -  It chooses the succeeding number for the field
• Sage 100 (MAS 90/200) -  It transports the report settings and makes code
• Tally ERP 9 – It cancels the voucher from the vouchers list
• TallyPrime – It gets rid of a voucher from a report

8) Alt + X in Social and Messaging

• mIRC – It changes the maximized position of the active window
• Zimbra Web Client – It checks the spelling

9) Alt + X in Games – PC

• iRacing – It lowers VanishX
• Jagged Alliance 2 (version 1.13) – It closes the game
• Oxygen Not Included (PC) – It troubleshoots the Notification
• Strike Commander – It goes back to DOS without saving
• Total War: Attila – It increases or decreases the sound effects

10) Alt + X in Media Player

• GOM Player - It exists in the window
• KM Player – It displays or hides the subtitle
• MPC-BE 1.5.4 – It closes the application

11) Alt + X in File Manager

• WinRAR – It transforms the archive to SFX