hi
you could select a font like wingdings or marlet that have symbles and use
them but creating true custom icon and symbles are usually done in paint or
similar application.
Standard icon size is 16 pixels by 16 pixels. i am not sure if there is a
standard button size. to make the bit map larger(to work with) zoom to 800
percent.
if you have never worked with bitmaps, it can get tricky.
once created, save as a bitmap. the bitmap can be imported as an icon for
the tool bar or command buttons have a picture property and the bitmap can be
imporeds as a picture. as command button tend to be long and narrow, pictures
tend to skew so plan your custom picture(symble) appropreately.

regards
FSt1
"Evelyn" wrote:

I would like to create my own symbols so that when I add a macro button to
the command line it's easier for me to understand. Is there a way that I can
create my own symbol so that it's available in the modify button dialog box?