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
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Character Viewer

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  1. You can search for it in Spotlight or go through the Apple logo in the top left corner, then select System Preferences.
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    • A little box should now appear in the menu bar at the top right.
  4. 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
Method 2 of 2:

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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