Difference between revisions of "Inserting special characters"
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− | A "special" character is one not found on | + | A "special" character is one not found on the keyboard in front of the user. For example, © ¾ æ ç ñ ö ø ¢ are all special characters to those with US or UK keyboards. To insert a special character: |
# Place the cursor where you want the character to appear. | # Place the cursor where you want the character to appear. | ||
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# Select the characters you wish to insert, in order, then click '''OK'''. The selected characters are shown in the lower left of the dialog. As you select a character, it is shown on the lower right, along with its numerical code. | # Select the characters you wish to insert, in order, then click '''OK'''. The selected characters are shown in the lower left of the dialog. As you select a character, it is shown on the lower right, along with its numerical code. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Note|Different fonts include different special characters. If you do not find a particular special character, try changing the ''Font'' selection.}} |
[[Image:SpecialChars.png|thumb|none|500px|The Special Characters window.]] | [[Image:SpecialChars.png|thumb|none|500px|The Special Characters window.]] | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Tip|Notice that the characters selected appear in the bottom-left corner of the window.}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 14 July 2018
A "special" character is one not found on the keyboard in front of the user. For example, © ¾ æ ç ñ ö ø ¢ are all special characters to those with US or UK keyboards. To insert a special character:
- Place the cursor where you want the character to appear.
- Click Insert > Special Character to open the Special Characters window (Figure 7).
- Select the characters you wish to insert, in order, then click OK. The selected characters are shown in the lower left of the dialog. As you select a character, it is shown on the lower right, along with its numerical code.