the only way i have
notated a square foot
is with ft2, superscripting
the 2.
what you might try is
to insert a slash in
a text box
then enable the
text box border
then shrink that box.
the above would be
a method using text
however, if such a symbol
exists on the web either
on a document or manual
or whatever, just copy it
and paste it into your
document.
--
db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
..
"WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol that,
> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>
> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning slash.
>
> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>
> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>
> WayneG
>
> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >> ..public.word
>
>
Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I work
with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in documents
and dwgs, I am now looking for.
The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be quickly
entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long time ago I saw a
routine that talked about the use of Alt keys followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
Tks!
WayneG
" db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
wrote in message news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> the only way i have
> notated a square foot
> is with ft2, superscripting
> the 2.
>
> what you might try is
> to insert a slash in
> a text box
>
> then enable the
> text box border
>
> then shrink that box.
>
> the above would be
> a method using text
>
> however, if such a symbol
> exists on the web either
> on a document or manual
> or whatever, just copy it
> and paste it into your
> document.
>
> --
>
> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>
>
> .
>
>
> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol that,
>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>
>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning slash.
>>
>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>
>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>
>> WayneG
>>
>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>> ..public.word
>>
>>
>
in word you can access
it via insert symbol menu
option.
you can also use the
run command window
and launch: charmap
however, you will find
that the characters available
to you are dependent on
the fonts you have installed.
if you cannot find that
special character then you may
have to search the net
for a font that includes
it.
--
db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
..
"WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I work with
> builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in documents and dwgs,
> I am now looking for.
>
> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be quickly
> entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long time ago I saw a
> routine that talked about the use of Alt keys followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
>
> Tks!
> WayneG
>
> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote
> in message news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> the only way i have
>> notated a square foot
>> is with ft2, superscripting
>> the 2.
>>
>> what you might try is
>> to insert a slash in
>> a text box
>>
>> then enable the
>> text box border
>>
>> then shrink that box.
>>
>> the above would be
>> a method using text
>>
>> however, if such a symbol
>> exists on the web either
>> on a document or manual
>> or whatever, just copy it
>> and paste it into your
>> document.
>>
>> --
>>
>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>
>>
>> .
>>
>>
>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol that,
>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>
>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning slash.
>>>
>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>
>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>
>>> WayneG
>>>
>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >> ..public.word
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This all
still leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a
"character" (will it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as
characters/symbols can through the use of the Character Maps??
A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall how to
do it!
Tks,
WayneG
" db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
wrote in message news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> yes,
>
> there is a character map
> in windows.
>
> in word you can access
> it via insert symbol menu
> option.
>
> you can also use the
> run command window
> and launch: charmap
>
> however, you will find
> that the characters available
> to you are dependent on
> the fonts you have installed.
>
> if you cannot find that
> special character then you may
> have to search the net
> for a font that includes
> it.
> --
>
> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>
>
> .
>
>
> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I work
>> with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in documents
>> and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>
>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be quickly
>> entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long time ago I
>> saw a routine that talked about the use of Alt keys followed by
>> codes/nbrs, etc...
>>
>> Tks!
>> WayneG
>>
>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>> wrote in message news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> the only way i have
>>> notated a square foot
>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>> the 2.
>>>
>>> what you might try is
>>> to insert a slash in
>>> a text box
>>>
>>> then enable the
>>> text box border
>>>
>>> then shrink that box.
>>>
>>> the above would be
>>> a method using text
>>>
>>> however, if such a symbol
>>> exists on the web either
>>> on a document or manual
>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>> and paste it into your
>>> document.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>>
>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol
>>>>that,
>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>
>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning
>>>> slash.
>>>>
>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>
>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>
>>>> WayneG
>>>>
>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>> ..public.word
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
however, if you create a font,
then the special character
will have to be embedded
into the file/document if the
document is going to be shared
with others who will not have
your custom font installed.
it may not be
worth all the trouble
and time to make one
special font.
--
db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
..
"WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:8d0Ei.1825$s06.786@trnddc04...
> Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This all still
> leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a "character" (will
> it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as characters/symbols can through
> the use of the Character Maps??
> A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall how to do
> it!
>
> Tks,
> WayneG
>
>
> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote
> in message news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> yes,
>>
>> there is a character map
>> in windows.
>>
>> in word you can access
>> it via insert symbol menu
>> option.
>>
>> you can also use the
>> run command window
>> and launch: charmap
>>
>> however, you will find
>> that the characters available
>> to you are dependent on
>> the fonts you have installed.
>>
>> if you cannot find that
>> special character then you may
>> have to search the net
>> for a font that includes
>> it.
>> --
>>
>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>
>>
>> .
>>
>>
>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I work
>>> with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in documents
>>> and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>>
>>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be quickly
>>> entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long time ago I saw a
>>> routine that talked about the use of Alt keys followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
>>>
>>> Tks!
>>> WayneG
>>>
>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>>> wrote in message news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> the only way i have
>>>> notated a square foot
>>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>>> the 2.
>>>>
>>>> what you might try is
>>>> to insert a slash in
>>>> a text box
>>>>
>>>> then enable the
>>>> text box border
>>>>
>>>> then shrink that box.
>>>>
>>>> the above would be
>>>> a method using text
>>>>
>>>> however, if such a symbol
>>>> exists on the web either
>>>> on a document or manual
>>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>>> and paste it into your
>>>> document.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol that,
>>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>>
>>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning slash.
>>>>>
>>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>>
>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>>> ..public.word
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
I'm not exactly sure what the resulting character should look like, but try
this:
Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - Wingdings font, insert the square
associated with character 168 (or some other square you prefer).
Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - (normal text), insert character 301.
Here, I get a square with the foot symbol in the upper right corner. The 301
character has an unusual footprint that automatically overlays it into the
preceding character.
If this doesn't give what you want, you might try using the Advance field
code or the EQ field code with the \o (overlay) switch.
However you finally achieve it... create an AutoCorrect entry so you can
re-insert it anytime you want without having to jump through hoops.
" db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
wrote in message news:esivkOO8HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> well,
>
> you could create
> the symbol via a
> font making program.
>
> here is a link with
> details on fonts:
>
> http://search.microsoft.com/results....=en-US&q=fonts
>
>
> however, if you create a font,
> then the special character
> will have to be embedded
> into the file/document if the
> document is going to be shared
> with others who will not have
> your custom font installed.
>
> it may not be
> worth all the trouble
> and time to make one
> special font.
>
>
> --
>
> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>
>
> .
>
>
> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:8d0Ei.1825$s06.786@trnddc04...
>> Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This all
>> still leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a
>> "character" (will it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as
>> characters/symbols can through the use of the Character Maps??
>> A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall how
>> to do it!
>>
>> Tks,
>> WayneG
>>
>>
>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>> wrote in message news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> yes,
>>>
>>> there is a character map
>>> in windows.
>>>
>>> in word you can access
>>> it via insert symbol menu
>>> option.
>>>
>>> you can also use the
>>> run command window
>>> and launch: charmap
>>>
>>> however, you will find
>>> that the characters available
>>> to you are dependent on
>>> the fonts you have installed.
>>>
>>> if you cannot find that
>>> special character then you may
>>> have to search the net
>>> for a font that includes
>>> it.
>>> --
>>>
>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>>
>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>>>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I
>>>> work with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in
>>>> documents and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>>>
>>>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be
>>>> quickly entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long
>>>> time ago I saw a routine that talked about the use of Alt keys followed
>>>> by codes/nbrs, etc...
>>>>
>>>> Tks!
>>>> WayneG
>>>>
>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>>>> wrote in message news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> the only way i have
>>>>> notated a square foot
>>>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>>>> the 2.
>>>>>
>>>>> what you might try is
>>>>> to insert a slash in
>>>>> a text box
>>>>>
>>>>> then enable the
>>>>> text box border
>>>>>
>>>>> then shrink that box.
>>>>>
>>>>> the above would be
>>>>> a method using text
>>>>>
>>>>> however, if such a symbol
>>>>> exists on the web either
>>>>> on a document or manual
>>>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>>>> and paste it into your
>>>>> document.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol
>>>>>>that,
>>>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning
>>>>>> slash.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>>>> ..public.word
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
2007 is still a bit new to me. You suggested using the Advance Field code,
EQ field and overlay switch. I think we are almost there. Thus pls where
is the Adv Field code found? (Another trees vs forest problem at my end?)
"Herb Tyson [MVP]" <herb@1x2y3z.xnw> wrote in message
news:OsITCaO8HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> I'm not exactly sure what the resulting character should look like, but
> try this:
>
> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - Wingdings font, insert the square
> associated with character 168 (or some other square you prefer).
>
> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - (normal text), insert character 301.
>
> Here, I get a square with the foot symbol in the upper right corner. The
> 301 character has an unusual footprint that automatically overlays it into
> the preceding character.
>
> If this doesn't give what you want, you might try using the Advance field
> code or the EQ field code with the \o (overlay) switch.
>
> However you finally achieve it... create an AutoCorrect entry so you can
> re-insert it anytime you want without having to jump through hoops.
>
> --
> Herb Tyson MS MVP
> Author of the Word 2007 Bible
> Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
> Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
>
>
> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
> wrote in message news:esivkOO8HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> well,
>>
>> you could create
>> the symbol via a
>> font making program.
>>
>> here is a link with
>> details on fonts:
>>
>> http://search.microsoft.com/results....=en-US&q=fonts
>>
>>
>> however, if you create a font,
>> then the special character
>> will have to be embedded
>> into the file/document if the
>> document is going to be shared
>> with others who will not have
>> your custom font installed.
>>
>> it may not be
>> worth all the trouble
>> and time to make one
>> special font.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>
>>
>> .
>>
>>
>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:8d0Ei.1825$s06.786@trnddc04...
>>> Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This all
>>> still leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a
>>> "character" (will it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as
>>> characters/symbols can through the use of the Character Maps??
>>> A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall how
>>> to do it!
>>>
>>> Tks,
>>> WayneG
>>>
>>>
>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>>> wrote in message news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> yes,
>>>>
>>>> there is a character map
>>>> in windows.
>>>>
>>>> in word you can access
>>>> it via insert symbol menu
>>>> option.
>>>>
>>>> you can also use the
>>>> run command window
>>>> and launch: charmap
>>>>
>>>> however, you will find
>>>> that the characters available
>>>> to you are dependent on
>>>> the fonts you have installed.
>>>>
>>>> if you cannot find that
>>>> special character then you may
>>>> have to search the net
>>>> for a font that includes
>>>> it.
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>>>>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I
>>>>> work with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in
>>>>> documents and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>>>>
>>>>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be
>>>>> quickly entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long
>>>>> time ago I saw a routine that talked about the use of Alt keys
>>>>> followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
>>>>>
>>>>> Tks!
>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>
>>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> the only way i have
>>>>>> notated a square foot
>>>>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>>>>> the 2.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> what you might try is
>>>>>> to insert a slash in
>>>>>> a text box
>>>>>>
>>>>>> then enable the
>>>>>> text box border
>>>>>>
>>>>>> then shrink that box.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> the above would be
>>>>>> a method using text
>>>>>>
>>>>>> however, if such a symbol
>>>>>> exists on the web either
>>>>>> on a document or manual
>>>>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>>>>> and paste it into your
>>>>>> document.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> .
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol
>>>>>>>that,
>>>>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning
>>>>>>> slash.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>>>>> ..public.word
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
"WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
newsbcEi.5055$J96.759@trnddc02...
> 2007 is still a bit new to me. You suggested using the Advance Field
> code, EQ field and overlay switch. I think we are almost there. Thus
> pls where is the Adv Field code found? (Another trees vs forest problem
> at my end?)
>
>
> "Herb Tyson [MVP]" <herb@1x2y3z.xnw> wrote in message
> news:OsITCaO8HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> I'm not exactly sure what the resulting character should look like, but
>> try this:
>>
>> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - Wingdings font, insert the square
>> associated with character 168 (or some other square you prefer).
>>
>> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - (normal text), insert character 301.
>>
>> Here, I get a square with the foot symbol in the upper right corner. The
>> 301 character has an unusual footprint that automatically overlays it
>> into the preceding character.
>>
>> If this doesn't give what you want, you might try using the Advance field
>> code or the EQ field code with the \o (overlay) switch.
>>
>> However you finally achieve it... create an AutoCorrect entry so you can
>> re-insert it anytime you want without having to jump through hoops.
>>
>> --
>> Herb Tyson MS MVP
>> Author of the Word 2007 Bible
>> Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
>> Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
>>
>>
>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>> wrote in message news:esivkOO8HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> well,
>>>
>>> you could create
>>> the symbol via a
>>> font making program.
>>>
>>> here is a link with
>>> details on fonts:
>>>
>>> http://search.microsoft.com/results....=en-US&q=fonts
>>>
>>>
>>> however, if you create a font,
>>> then the special character
>>> will have to be embedded
>>> into the file/document if the
>>> document is going to be shared
>>> with others who will not have
>>> your custom font installed.
>>>
>>> it may not be
>>> worth all the trouble
>>> and time to make one
>>> special font.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>>
>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:8d0Ei.1825$s06.786@trnddc04...
>>>> Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This
>>>> all still leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a
>>>> "character" (will it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as
>>>> characters/symbols can through the use of the Character Maps??
>>>> A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall
>>>> how to do it!
>>>>
>>>> Tks,
>>>> WayneG
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>>>> wrote in message news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> yes,
>>>>>
>>>>> there is a character map
>>>>> in windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> in word you can access
>>>>> it via insert symbol menu
>>>>> option.
>>>>>
>>>>> you can also use the
>>>>> run command window
>>>>> and launch: charmap
>>>>>
>>>>> however, you will find
>>>>> that the characters available
>>>>> to you are dependent on
>>>>> the fonts you have installed.
>>>>>
>>>>> if you cannot find that
>>>>> special character then you may
>>>>> have to search the net
>>>>> for a font that includes
>>>>> it.
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>>>>>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I
>>>>>> work with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in
>>>>>> documents and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be
>>>>>> quickly entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long
>>>>>> time ago I saw a routine that talked about the use of Alt keys
>>>>>> followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tks!
>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>
>>>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>>>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> the only way i have
>>>>>>> notated a square foot
>>>>>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>>>>>> the 2.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> what you might try is
>>>>>>> to insert a slash in
>>>>>>> a text box
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> then enable the
>>>>>>> text box border
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> then shrink that box.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> the above would be
>>>>>>> a method using text
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> however, if such a symbol
>>>>>>> exists on the web either
>>>>>>> on a document or manual
>>>>>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>>>>>> and paste it into your
>>>>>>> document.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot symbol
>>>>>>>>that,
>>>>>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning
>>>>>>>> slash.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>>>>>> ..public.word
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
Clearly I am dumber than dumb. Under Word 2007, am able to OPEN the Advance
Field. Within there are places to check Offset text down, text right,
etc.... followed by a box (within which, I suppose "something" is inserted,
a character, characters, symbols, etc.
Entering data a number of way to Sunday, nothing happens here. BTW,
Insert>QuickPats>Field produces the same window as doe Alt IF Once I am in
the Window, my dumbness shows through.
In the days that preceeded PCs and MS Word (and its competitors), word
processors were hardwired. We used daisy wheel printers - were able to
OVERSTRIKE, i.e. print a character - no carrige movement, then print a
second character, thus overlaying the two characters. Very simple and
excellent means to "build" custom characters - like the SqFt symbol I am
looking for (Square-a box with an overprinted forward slash.).
Wayne Dengel
"Herb Tyson [MVP]" <herb@1x2y3z.xnw> wrote in message
news:ePdT0BX8HHA.5456@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Well hidden in 2007. The 2003 keystrokes work for Insert Field (Alt+I F).
> Or, in the ribbon, Insert tab, Quick Parts, Field.
>
> If you fail to see the connection between Field and Quick Parts... you're
> not alone.
>
> --
> Herb Tyson MS MVP
> Author of the Word 2007 Bible
> Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
> Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
>
>
> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
> newsbcEi.5055$J96.759@trnddc02...
>> 2007 is still a bit new to me. You suggested using the Advance Field
>> code, EQ field and overlay switch. I think we are almost there. Thus
>> pls where is the Adv Field code found? (Another trees vs forest problem
>> at my end?)
>>
>>
>> "Herb Tyson [MVP]" <herb@1x2y3z.xnw> wrote in message
>> news:OsITCaO8HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> I'm not exactly sure what the resulting character should look like, but
>>> try this:
>>>
>>> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - Wingdings font, insert the square
>>> associated with character 168 (or some other square you prefer).
>>>
>>> Insert tab - Symbol - More Symbols - (normal text), insert character
>>> 301.
>>>
>>> Here, I get a square with the foot symbol in the upper right corner. The
>>> 301 character has an unusual footprint that automatically overlays it
>>> into the preceding character.
>>>
>>> If this doesn't give what you want, you might try using the Advance
>>> field code or the EQ field code with the \o (overlay) switch.
>>>
>>> However you finally achieve it... create an AutoCorrect entry so you can
>>> re-insert it anytime you want without having to jump through hoops.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Herb Tyson MS MVP
>>> Author of the Word 2007 Bible
>>> Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
>>> Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
>>>
>>>
>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
>>> wrote in message news:esivkOO8HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> well,
>>>>
>>>> you could create
>>>> the symbol via a
>>>> font making program.
>>>>
>>>> here is a link with
>>>> details on fonts:
>>>>
>>>> http://search.microsoft.com/results....=en-US&q=fonts
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> however, if you create a font,
>>>> then the special character
>>>> will have to be embedded
>>>> into the file/document if the
>>>> document is going to be shared
>>>> with others who will not have
>>>> your custom font installed.
>>>>
>>>> it may not be
>>>> worth all the trouble
>>>> and time to make one
>>>> special font.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:8d0Ei.1825$s06.786@trnddc04...
>>>>> Your response: Agreed and understood ~ I use those maps often. This
>>>>> all still leaves me with the basic question: can a user, me, create a
>>>>> "character" (will it be a bit map??) that can be inserted just as
>>>>> characters/symbols can through the use of the Character Maps??
>>>>> A fogged memory tells me that there is a method - just do not recall
>>>>> how to do it!
>>>>>
>>>>> Tks,
>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:u8f$mpN8HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> yes,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> there is a character map
>>>>>> in windows.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> in word you can access
>>>>>> it via insert symbol menu
>>>>>> option.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> you can also use the
>>>>>> run command window
>>>>>> and launch: charmap
>>>>>>
>>>>>> however, you will find
>>>>>> that the characters available
>>>>>> to you are dependent on
>>>>>> the fonts you have installed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> if you cannot find that
>>>>>> special character then you may
>>>>>> have to search the net
>>>>>> for a font that includes
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> .
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:FB%Di.17220$eD5.2046@trnddc07...
>>>>>>> Thank You for the ft (followed by a superscripted 2) suggestion. I
>>>>>>> work with builders and architects who use the symbol, handwritten in
>>>>>>> documents and dwgs, I am now looking for.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The text box with a slash: looking for a character that can be
>>>>>>> quickly entered via Word as are other characters. One time, a long
>>>>>>> time ago I saw a routine that talked about the use of Alt keys
>>>>>>> followed by codes/nbrs, etc...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tks!
>>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>>>>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:eZGMJpM8HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> the only way i have
>>>>>>>> notated a square foot
>>>>>>>> is with ft2, superscripting
>>>>>>>> the 2.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> what you might try is
>>>>>>>> to insert a slash in
>>>>>>>> a text box
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> then enable the
>>>>>>>> text box border
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> then shrink that box.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> the above would be
>>>>>>>> a method using text
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> however, if such a symbol
>>>>>>>> exists on the web either
>>>>>>>> on a document or manual
>>>>>>>> or whatever, just copy it
>>>>>>>> and paste it into your
>>>>>>>> document.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>>>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "WGD" <wgd.roaming1@verizon.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:ACZDi.10403$kI5.2678@trnddc08...
>>>>>>>>>I would like to generate a special character, the Square Foot
>>>>>>>>>symbol that,
>>>>>>>>> using Word 2007, will both print and be dislayed.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This symbol consists of a SQUARE overlayed with a forward-leaning
>>>>>>>>> slash.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> (In the deep recesses I recall a procedure for doing this.)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Pls, how is this done? And Thank You!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> WayneG
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> BTW, pls do not hold it against me -I cross-posted this msg >>
>>>>>>>>> ..public.word
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
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