I have Ubuntu on my MacBook 2007 with a Spanish keyboard, on MacOS the @-sign was typed using Alt (Option) + 2, but on Ubuntu I have no idea. I have to copy and paste it every time. How do I type an at sign?
Ubuntu – How to type an `@` (at sign) symbol
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The unicode character entry keyboard sequence is Ctrl+Shift+U hex value Enter so the @ sign would be Ctrl+Shift+U 40 Enter.
You might want to check the keyboard locale settings in the keyboard layout pane of the settings center to make sure you have the right layout.
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Just press Alt R+4 like in below image:
See also this answer.
Note: You need to change your keyboard setting to English (India, with rupee sign) as default for this to work.
Best Answer
Make sure you selected the right keyboard layout. Go to
System Settings, click onKeyboard Layout. On theLayouttab you should see a+button. Select the most appropriate keyboard layout as shown bellow.I am not using a Macbook, but the first layout worked as you described to type
@. I suppose you are using Ubuntu 11.10.