4. Inseting Symbols
A symbol is a special character that is generally not found on the
keyboard and therefore cannot be inserted directly into a document.
For example, the copyright symbol, ©, is not available on the keyboard
but can be selected from Word’s SYMBOL DIALOG BOX.
TO INSERT SUCH SYMBOLS:
1. Place the cursor where you want the character to appear.
2. Click on the symbol command is present on the INSERT TAB of the
SYMBOLS group.
3. Click on the drop down list beside the symbol command to see a
dialog containing commonly used symbols.
4. Click on a symbol to insert.
5. In case you want to see more symbols, click on the MORE
SYMBOLS…..option to make the symbol dialog box to appear. Click on
a symbol you wish to insert, in order, and then click on the Insert
button.
A symbol is a special character that is generally not found on the
keyboard and therefore cannot be inserted directly into a document.
For example, the copyright symbol, ©, is not available on the keyboard
but can be selected from Word’s SYMBOL DIALOG BOX.
TO INSERT SUCH SYMBOLS:
1. Place the cursor where you want the character to appear.
2. Click on the symbol command is present on the INSERT TAB of the
SYMBOLS group.
3. Click on the drop down list beside the symbol command to see a
dialog containing commonly used symbols.
4. Click on a symbol to insert.
5. In case you want to see more symbols, click on the MORE
SYMBOLS…..option to make the symbol dialog box to appear. Click on
a symbol you wish to insert, in order, and then click on the Insert
button.