Special characters in Word

[Jedi940]

I am currently taking a financial class and using my computer to take notes. The problem is that there are special characters we use that are not in word.
^
K for example is used often and I can't figure out how to get the caret character above the k without creating a blank line and then putting it above it. I know you can do if for the vowels but is there a way to do it for other letters?
Ctrl + shift+ ^ and then the letter doesn't work for k

 

[corkyg]

Interesting question. It is easy to do in WoprdPerfect - usung the "overstrike" function in Typesetting. I tried to find an equivalent in Word 2007, and the Help index doesn't even register "Overstrike."

Basically that is how it should be done. Type the "k" and then overstrike with a circumflex (the multinatikonal symbol sometimes called a "carat."

BTW - in your class, what does that character (k + ^) stand for? I can't find it anywhere in any category.

This procedure works for "established" symbols in Word:

Symbol

 

[Jedi940]

It stands for the expected rate of return on an investment.

The book states it as R + ^but my teacher uses k + ^

Thanks for the info

 

[Binky]

If you type K, then type (right after it) "0303" then hit Alt-X, you get a tilde above the K. Sure, it's not quite a hat, but it is reasonably close!

I don?t see anything like that modifier to add a hat.

 

[corkyg]

You might find this interesting . . .

Symbols

 

[Jedi940]

That is very true. It does get confusing sometimes while reading the book since my teacher uses different symbols.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Try this.

In Word, press Ctrl + F9

In the braces that appear enter "eq K\d\ba7()\s\up7(^)" (without the quotes)

Right-click on the equation you've entered and select Toggle Field Codes.

You can copy the equation above and create a new Autotext entry so you can easily create the symbol when you need it.

Hope that helps.

 

[corkyg]

Great solution! It works perfectly in Word 2007. Also - once that character is there, you can copy it to the clipboard and it will paste nicely.

That means you can save the .doc as a template and replicate it easily. Cool!

 

[Jedi940]

Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!! How did you ever learn that? What does the syntax mean exactly?

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

It's just a way of using the Equation Editor

The syntax is:

eq - identifies it as an equation

K is the base character

\d() - displace

\ba7() - move the superscripted character back 7 points

\s - superscript

\up7 - raises the superscripted character up 7 points

(^) - character you want superscripted

There's actually an overstrike function in the Equation Editor as well but it doesn't give you as fine-grained control as the method I provided to you. Note that you can change some of the aspects of the syntax like the point designation to move around the caret to raise it, lower it, or center it to your liking. You can substitute any letter or symbol for the K or ^ as well so it should work for any overstrike symbol you need.

Don't remember when I learned it. Maybe late 90s? I had a need for an overstrike function and one of the writers I worked with showed me that trick.

Anyway, glad it's what you were looking for.

 

[Jedi940]

Once again thank you.