WD98: How to Enter the Command Symbol into a Word Document (185074)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q185074 SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition, you are unable to insert the
COMMAND symbol (ASCII 17) into a document when you use Chicago font and
press CONTROL+Q.
CAUSE
Characters that require the CONTROL key (for example, the COMMAND symbol)
for insertion are unavailable, because the CONTROL key is used for shortcut
keys in Microsoft programs.
WORKAROUND
To insert the COMMAND symbol into a Word document, either of the following
methods.
Method 1: Mac OS 8.x
If you are running Mac OS 8.x, follow these steps to insert the COMMAND
symbol:
- On the Font menu, click Chicago.
- Press CONTROL+OPTION+Q.
If you are running Mac OS 8.x using Chicago and Charcoal system fonts, the
COMMAND character can be inserted by pressing CONTROL+OPTION+17.
Method 2: Use Apple Key Caps
If you are using Apple Key Caps, follow these steps to insert the COMMAND
symbol:
- On the Apple menu, click Key Caps.
- On the Key Caps menu, click Chicago.
- Press CONTROL+Q to insert the COMMAND symbol.
- Select the COMMAND symbol in the Key Caps box.
- On the Edit menu, click Copy.
- Switch to Word and place the insertion point where you want the
COMMAND symbol.
- On the Font menu, click Chicago.
- On the Edit menu, click Paste.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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Keywords: | kbhowto KB185074 |
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