How to type unicode character on mac without numeric pad? [closed]

Question

I systematically get into trouble on Mac to enter Unicode characters in the very generic manner from quite common applications like Word, IStudio Publisher etc. Would it'd be possible to solve this issue once and for all OS X users.

by the way I'm using Mac mini with OS X (10.13)

I don't have numeric keypad

Answer 1

First make sure Unicode Hex Input is enabled in System Preferences > Keyboard > Input Sources

It should appear at the left box with your other language keyboards. If Unicode Hex Input isn't available there, click the + button below and scroll to the very bottom of the languages list and choose others, select Unicode Hex Input in the right side details box and click Add button.

Now Unicode Hex Input should be available in menu bar among other languages, choose it and you will then be able to enter unicode characters by holding Option while you type the numbers.

Here is an example of Option+7767=睧 ;)