Encoding "BEL" (bell character, ASCII 7)

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The discussion focuses on encoding the "bell" character (ASCII 7) for use in chat conversations. Users highlight that traditional methods like [CTRL+G] and ALT+0007 are limited to command-line environments and do not function in web pages. The need for a reliable method to send the bell character in modern chat applications is emphasized, as it serves as an effective attention-drawing tool.

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Hello folks,

I need to find a way to obtain (encode) the "bell" character, ASCII 7, and send it in chat conversations. Although "bell" is almost forgotten in today's practice, I find that it is a very convenient mean to draw the attention of the counterpart, for example in chat services that don't offer an option to "beep" the computer of participants. The problem is: how to encode it? [CTRL+G] only works in a command-line environment, not in web pages.

Any ideas?--- :oldeyes:
 
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try holding down ALT and hitting 0007
 
cpscdave said:
try holding down ALT and hitting 0007

It's exactly the same as [CTRL+G], works only in command line or DOS environment... :oldcry:
 

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