I love doing them! I printed out a list so I can remember the codes. Some I have memorized however, the ones I use on a daily basis. I rather press a button on the keyboard. Any way I don't stress my wrists, the better for me! So do you use them? If so, do you have any favorites? I like the one for the degree symbol ° & the cents ¢.
Shift F10. Works like a right click and then you can use the up and down arrows and enter for spell check etc. Saves taking your hands off the keyboard.
Also ctrl+left or right arrow. Goes to the start of each word. Combine with shift to highlight whole sentences.
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Only if I have to or know them on hand. Task Managing I think I kinda have to memorize it. CTRL shortcuts I have a harder time on. Also helpful when watching YT videos to find spots I find more amusing than others. Nothing special and I rarely think of uses for character changes.