Useful information for symbols

Bob_VT

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I came across this and thought it would be useful ........ I also know some geeks who have the whole thing memorized! :laugh::laugh:

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alldodge

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Re: Useful information for symbols

I came across this and thought it would be useful ........ I also know some geeks who have the whole thing memorized! :laugh:

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I sure link it and always thought I was one of those geeks, at least one of the weird ones, but I'm to old now to use my memory for anything other then..... where did I leave my beer :confused: :very_drunk: yes I know I need :help:

I really do like it hope I can remember some of it :) ? hey I did one :D
 

bigdirty

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Re: Useful information for symbols

? ? ~ █ ╚ ? ◄ ~ Θ ╪ M ⌠ ⌐ :laugh: theres a lot more too...
 

GA_Boater

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Re: Useful information for symbols

I printed the chart. I am a geek, but I can't remember all that stuff. :facepalm:

Is that your large print keyboard, Bob? Aging is for the birds. :D
 

bruceb58

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Re: Useful information for symbols

I use alt 0176 all the time for the degree symbol. Especially useful on this site.
 

Cofe

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Re: Useful information for symbols

Thanks for the shortcuts. I was always wondering how people were posting those symbols. I thought it was switching to a different font as they typed.
 

generator12

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Re: Useful information for symbols

Well guys, you've got something on me...!

I light up Word and type an "alt" with any of these numbers -- nothing happens...??

Can someone explain to me how to use the info. on the chart?

Thx.
 

bruceb58

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Re: Useful information for symbols

I always use the keypad at the right of the keyboard. Make sure numlock is on.
 

tazrig

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Re: Useful information for symbols

Well guys, you've got something on me...!

I light up Word and type an "alt" with any of these numbers -- nothing happens...??

Can someone explain to me how to use the info. on the chart?

Thx.

If you own a mac you just need to hit the "option" key and a single number (only on the keypad) or letter to get:

?™??∞??•??–≠??∂ƒ?˙∆˚?…?Ω≈?√∫˜?≤≥?
 

alldodge

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Re: Useful information for symbols

Well guys, you've got something on me...!

I light up Word and type an "alt" with any of these numbers -- nothing happens...??

Can someone explain to me how to use the info. on the chart?

Thx.

Hold down on the "Alt" key, with your other hand enter the number, then release the "Alt" key
 
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