How to write hash (#) symbols in the TRE

Apologies, this is a bit tricky!

Typing # Directly

Try these options:

OS / Layout	Direct Key Combination
Linux / Ubuntu (US layout)	Shift + 3
Linux / Ubuntu (UK layout)	AltGr + 3
macOS (US layout)	Shift + 3
macOS (UK layout)	Option + 3
Windows (US layout)	Shift + 3
Windows (UK layout)	AltGr + 3

If the direct key isn’t available or doesn’t work in your environment try the next option:

Raw unicode method

• Ubuntu / Linux (TRE) → Use Ctrl + Shift + U

Tip

You should see a "u" appear, underlined, at your cursor

Type 23 followed by Enter

If the Above Methods Do Not Work

Copy/Paste

• Copy the # character from an existing document/script already inside the TRE.
• Paste it where you need it.

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