The Cubed Sign

[mikey4444]

How do I type the cube sign into AB ?

For instance, if I wanted to write 3 cubed with a pen, I would put a large 3, followed by a small 3, but higher up, if you know what I mean !
The same goes for the square root...2 squared, 3 squared, etc.

Is there a special symbol that I can use please ?

[2sp_]

(Bare with me 'til I check something...)

12²

[2sp_]

Woohoo!

OK, so type your number, in my example 12. Then hold down the Alt key on your keyboard and type 253.

12²

:-D

[carrust]

253

[carrust]

27253

[vulcan42]

http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.html
ctrl 0179

[2sp_]

Sorry, you need to keep the Alt key pressed while you type 253.

[Baldric]

or ALT0179

[mikey4444]

Lets have a go !

12

nope...what am I doing wrong ? Holding down the alt key doesn't seem to do anything !

Lets another go ::

12

No again !

[2sp_]

Must just be me then! Don't know if it makes any difference between the different operating systems or browsers?

[Mamyalynne]

3³

[jim360]

I've often found alt codes a bit fiddly. But never mind.

The most pragmatic way to do it is to use something like:

"3^3"

which is typically used to mean 3 cubes, the ^ can be read as "raised to the power of".

[vulcan42]

Sorry, as Baldric says, it should be Alt0179

[carrust]

:-(

[2sp_]

This is the site I use for symbols -

http://www.alt-codes.net/

[Prudie]

Those ALT numbers only work if you have a separate numeric keypad - they don't work on a laptop's top line of numbers.
I would like to know how to do it on a laptop..

[2sp_]

I did wonder if it made a difference if you used the keypad on a keyboard or the numbers above the letter keys, Prudie.

[Mamyalynne]

http://fsymbols.com/keyboard/windows/alt-codes/laptop/

[SlackAlice]

2³
2²
☺☺☺ \o/

[aelmpvw]

mikey, the character should appear once you let go of the alt key

[mikey4444]

http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/altchrc.

I have tried a few of these but none seem to work. Why is it working for some people and not me ? I am using CHROME, if that helps.

Ah...seen my mistake...apparently you need to activate the Number Lock !

Lets try again 12

No...doesn't work either !

Lets try FN, Alt and then 253, but using the K,I, and L keys

12²

Got it at last ! ...I am terribly relieved....thanks everybody !