In a previous post, we looked at how to add Special Characters into your Mac documents by choosing Input > Special Characters and then choosing the character you wish to enter. You can also add the Input Menu to the menu bar as a menulet to provide quick access to the Character Viewer. This is especially helpful for those who prefer to manouever using their mouse or trackpack rather than by memorizing a keyboard shortcut.

Quick Guide: Add the Input Menu to the Menu Bar

1. Click  + System Preferences from the menu.
2. Click the Keyboard icon.
3. From the Keyboard tab, click the checkbox next to Show Keyboard & Characters Viewers in the menu bar.
4. Click the Input Sources tab on top of the screen.
5. Click the checkbox next to Show Input menu in menu bar. (Neglecting to perform step 3 will display only the keyboard sources & language icon).
6. To launch Character Viewer, click the Input Menu icon on the menu bar and click Show Character Viewer.

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