Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Creating Compound Characters.
Felipe asked if there is a way to place the ^ sign on top of different letters. Felipe writes about mathematics, and such compound characters are very necessary for the type of writing he does.
Some compound characters are already available within Word. These depend on the typefaces you use in your document; you can easily insert special compound characters by using the Symbol dialog box. Select the character you want, and then click on Insert.
If there is not a ready-made compound character, you can use Word's special fields to synthesize your own. For instance, if you want to place the ^ symbol over the top of the letter N, then you can follow these steps:
If you want to change the characters that make up the compound character, change the N in step 3 and use a different character in step 5.
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2015-11-08 01:42:45
Mary
Do you have all the ascii codes on your site?
I am a diehard keyboard fan and would appreciate when tips are given, that a keyboard alternative be included if available. i.e altF3 to create a building block. I have a hard time finding what I want on the ribbon and am thankful most of the old keyboard shortcuts work.
I have only just joined this forum and already know it is going to be helpful.
2012-09-01 14:06:15
Juan
Excellent tip, now I will be able to write the correct currency symbol of my country!
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