I think the only thing I like about Windows is the fact that you can easily enter Unicode characters using the Alt key plus the numeric keypad.
I hate using the Show Emoji & Symbols for this sort of thing as it’s very tedious and I can’t find a way of entering a code I already know.
I know that OS X allows Unicode input using the Unicode Hex Input source, but when enabled I can’t use the option key to enter other useful characters. For example the typographical apostrophe (’) now requires the full unicode (2019) rather than the original keyboard combination.
The question is: is there anything which allows me to easily enter unicode without losing the use of the option key for the rest?
Best Answer
The question indicates the OP is not interested in using the Unicode Hex keyboard, but in case that solution does meet your needs, here is how to do it:
On macOS, you first need to add the alternate input "Unicode Hex Input." In the System Preferences >> Keyboard >> Input Sources.
Once that is selected (by clicking that input source on the header bar, all you need to do is type the hex code while holding option.
For example:
å = ⌥ Option00e5