A tick symbol can mark a completed task, show a selection, or make a printed checklist easier to scan. In Microsoft Word, you can insert a checkmark as a symbol, then adjust its size, color, and position like other text. The instructions below cover Word on Windows and Mac, with notes for Word on the […]
To add a square root symbol in Word, you can use an equation shortcut, choose the symbol from Word’s menus, or insert the character directly. The best method depends on whether you need a standalone √ or a radical with a bar extending over a number or expression. The steps below cover both, so you […]
The paragraph symbol in Word, also called a pilcrow (¶), can help you see where paragraphs begin and end, find extra breaks, and diagnose awkward spacing. You can either display Word’s nonprinting paragraph marks or insert a pilcrow as a character that appears in the document itself. These are different actions, so choose the method […]
To type the not equal symbol (≠) in Microsoft Word, use equation input, insert it from the Symbol menu, or copy and paste the character. Word does not have one universal keystroke that types ≠ in every version and on every keyboard, so the best method depends on whether you are writing an equation or […]
To type a multiplication symbol in Microsoft Word, use the proper times sign, ×, rather than a lowercase letter x or an asterisk. The distinction matters in schoolwork, worksheets, recipes, and other documents where readers need to recognize a mathematical operation at a glance. You can insert the sign from Word’s symbol menu, convert its […]
To type the less than or equal symbol (≤) in Microsoft Word, you can insert it from the Symbol menu, add it in an equation, or copy and paste it into your document. The best method depends on whether you need the symbol in ordinary text or in a formatted math expression. These steps work […]
To add the infinity symbol (∞) in Microsoft Word, you can choose it from the symbol menu, enter it in an equation, or copy and paste it into your document. The best method depends on whether you need a regular text character or a symbol within a mathematical expression. The steps below cover desktop Word […]
To insert the greater than or equal symbol (≥) in Microsoft Word, you can choose it from Word’s symbol picker, add it inside an equation, or copy and paste it into your document. The symbol means that one value is greater than or equal to another. The steps below cover the dependable methods and explain […]
An en dash (–) is a punctuation mark that is longer than a hyphen (-) and shorter than an em dash (—). In Word, it is useful for showing a range, such as “pages five–eight,” or a connection between related terms, such as “the Boston–New York train.” This guide explains reliable ways to insert the […]
An em dash (—) is a long punctuation mark that can set off an interruption, add emphasis, or mark a break in a sentence. In Microsoft Word, you can insert one with a keyboard shortcut, use Word’s Symbol menu, or let AutoCorrect replace a pair of hyphens as you type. This guide covers the practical […]