Hi!

I don't know why this won't work for you but you can still do what you want.

Goto InsertSymbol
In the FROM drop down, select ASCII decimal

OR, if you know the code number enter this in the cell:

=CHAR(198)

This is the same as ALT 0198. Then if you wanted to you could convert the
formula to a constant by CopyPaste SpecialValues.

Biff

"Jeff Eckermann" wrote in message
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This article tells about how to insert an extended ascii character:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...331361033.aspx

The "Alt + decimal code" method works well with my pc at work. But I
cannot make that work with my laptop at home (Dell Inspiron 600m, if it
matters). Using Office Professional 2003 on Windows XP in both cases.
When I type in the code on my laptop, nothing happens. Whether I use the
normal laptop number keys, or the ten-key keypad with number lock on, it
makes no difference.

Can anyone give me any clues?

TIA