# Character Input

> Allows entering of unicode and alt-key characters. Designed for Ex Libris Alma. Version 3 of Unicode Input

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/character-input](https://chrome-stats.com/d/character-input)

## Overview

- **ID:** `character-input`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Orangeaurochs
- **Category:** language-support
- **Daily users:** 8
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-21
- **First published:** 2023-02-10
- **Size:** 9.83 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/character-input/)

## Description

Character Input is a Firefox add-on that enables users to enter unicode and alt-key characters. With the press of a button, users can input character codes like Alt Codes, Unicode codes, or even copyright symbols. This add-on is specifically designed for Ex Libris Alma users and is the third version of the Unicode Input add-on.

## Rankings

- #36,205 — Overall
- #19 — input
- #203 — copyright
- #230 — chart

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/character-input)