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RJD

Type a symbol useing shortcut keys rather the insert a symbol
 
I have a couple of symbols I use a lot. Is there a way I can type those
symbols using some type of keystroke shortcut rather than going through all
the steps of inserting a symbol?

In Word, it allows me to assign shortcuts, but I don't see that option in
Excel. I tried creating a Macro, but when it runs, it jumps to the same cell
each time. I want to be able to type my symbol, hit "Space" and begin typing
my comment in Arial.

Jim Thomlinson

Type a symbol useing shortcut keys rather the insert a symbol
 
You can use the autocorrect option to replace text. For example if you type
(c) into a cell it autocorrects to the copywrite symbol. To access these
replacements use

Tools - Auto Correct...
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HTH...

Jim Thomlinson


"RJD" wrote:

I have a couple of symbols I use a lot. Is there a way I can type those
symbols using some type of keystroke shortcut rather than going through all
the steps of inserting a symbol?

In Word, it allows me to assign shortcuts, but I don't see that option in
Excel. I tried creating a Macro, but when it runs, it jumps to the same cell
each time. I want to be able to type my symbol, hit "Space" and begin typing
my comment in Arial.


Bob I

Type a symbol useing shortcut keys rather the insert a symbol
 
You may be able to use Alt+### where the # are keyed from the number pad.

RJD wrote:

I have a couple of symbols I use a lot. Is there a way I can type those
symbols using some type of keystroke shortcut rather than going through all
the steps of inserting a symbol?

In Word, it allows me to assign shortcuts, but I don't see that option in
Excel. I tried creating a Macro, but when it runs, it jumps to the same cell
each time. I want to be able to type my symbol, hit "Space" and begin typing
my comment in Arial.




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