There is a chart of characters you can type using that method. One source is: http://www.kelseypub.com/irc/charmap2.html Liz Judy Glattstein wrote: > On my computer if I enable the number lock key, then hold down the ALT > key while typing 0 2 1 5 on the number key pad the symbol × appears. > This even works in Arachnophilia, when I'm writing one of my web site > diary entries. > >