Linux Compose Key Sequences Copied from archive of hermit.org Last updated: 8 September 2007
This table shows the compose key sequences which can be used to enter accented and other non-standard characters in Linux.
To use these, you will first need to set up a compose key. Details may vary depending on your Linux setup, but it should be something like this:
Open the Control Centre / desktop configuration tool.
Select "Regional / Keyboard Layout".
Select "Xkb Options".
Scroll down to "Compose Key Position".
Select which key you would like to use as a compose key. The menu key works well for me.
Once you've set that up, you should be able to use the compose key sequences below by pressing Compose and the elements of the sequence. For example, to enter a Euro sign, you would type