The Old English letters þ, ð, æ can be generated by any Windows PC, as they are part of all the standard fonts. In WORD you can produce them either by pressing “Einfügen > Sonderzeichen > normaler Text” or by using the shortcuts below (use Alt + Num keyboard)
æ |
Alt + 0230 |
þ |
Alt + 0254 |
ð |
Alt + 0240 |
Æ |
Alt + 0198 |
Þ |
Alt + 0222 |
Ð |
Alt + 0208 |
In case you need more letters, such as those with macrons or the phonetic symbols click here to download a zip-file, which contains both the OE and the phonetic fonts. After unzipping the file you have to install the fonts on your computer.
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20.09.2009
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