How to Insert Curly Brackets on an AZERTY Keyboard

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You don't need a QWERTY keyboard to make curly brackets
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If you are used to a QWERTY keyboard and have now switched to an AZERTY keyboard, you might have difficulty finding the keys for curly brackets ({ }) for a simple reason: They aren't there. All is not lost, though, because you can still create curly brackets using an AZERTY keyboard.

Method 1
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Using the Character Viewer

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Go to System Preferences.
    You can search for it in Spotlight or go through the Apple logo in the top left corner, then select System Preferences.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Go to Keyboard.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Check Show Keyboard & Character Viewer in menu bar.
    • A little box should now appear in the menu bar at the top right.
      How.com.vn English: Step 3 Check Show Keyboard & Character Viewer in menu bar.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click the box, and select Show Character Viewer.
    In the Character Viewer you can select numerous characters.
    • Select Parentheses on the left side, and you will be able to access the curly brackets.
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Method 2
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Using a Key Combination

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    Combine the Alt⌥ key with the normal parentheses (). Hit the keys at the same time and you will get a curly bracket.
    • Select Alt+( to make "{".
    • Select Alt+) to make "}".
    • And that's all there is to it!
      Enjoy knowing your way a bit more across an AZERTY keyboard.


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      • This is for AZERTY keyboards using Mac. This guide isn't guaranteed to work on different operating systems.
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