Create TeX/Math/APL Keyboard Layout
This page shows you how to create a keyboard layout for inputting Math Symbols ∑ ∫ π² ∞ , Emoji 😄, or APL Symbols, for {Windows, Mac OS X, Linux}.
For example, you can create APL (programming language) keyboard layout, or for LaTeX/XeTeX, or simply as a system to type math symbols in plain text.
APL Keyboard Layout
Unicode Characters
You'll need to copy paste Unicode characters when configuring your keyboard. Here's references.
- Unicode APL Symbols
- Unicode Math Symbols ∑ ∫ π² ∞
- Unicode Arrows →
- Unicode: Brackets, Quotes «»「」【】《》
- Unicode: Greek Alphabet α β γ
Unicode Font
You'll need font to display math symbols.
Create Your Own Math Layout
- For Mac OS X, see: macOS: Create Custom Keyboard Layout
- [Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator By Microsoft. Search the web. The links changes often. ]
Using Emacs
If you are using emacs, you don't need to setup a keyboard layout. There are many ways to setup emacs to insert any unicode character set.
- Insert Unicode by key sequence. Emacs: Set Key to Insert Math Symbols, Emoji
- Insert Unicode by abbrev. Emacs: Abbrev Mode by Lisp Code
- Insert Unicode by abbrev and a conversion key. Emacs: Xah Math Input Mode, xah-math-input.el
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APL Keyboards
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- Design of vim Mode Activation Key
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- Modifier Keys Usage Frequency
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