> This means that whether the Alt+… value is taken mod 256 depends on what kind of control you are typing into. By default, the value is taken mod 256, and Alt

> This means that whether the Alt+… value is taken mod 256 depends on what kind of control you are typing into. By default, the value is taken mod 256, and Alt+9731 gives you a heart. But if you happen to be using a RichEdit control, then the Alt+… value is taken mod 65536, and Alt+9731 gives you a snowman. And that is why some people hate Windows with so much passion. Not that other OSes don't have their peculiarities of course...