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