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The symbol insertion tag covers issues with inserting special characters and symbols in Windows applications, particularly Microsoft Word and the Character Map utility. Common problems include the Character Map's advanced view options being grayed out, preventing searches for symbols like arrow characters, and Word 2007 freezing when attempting to use the Insert Symbol feature. These threads focus on troubleshooting steps for enabling symbol insertion functionality, often involving settings or compatibility issues in Windows 7. The tag is relevant for users needing to type symbols such as arrows or other Unicode characters through standard Windows tools.
  1. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Unable to Access Advanced View Options in Character Map for Arrow Symbols

    I'm trying to learn how to type both the up and down arrows in a text, but the instructions that I found: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_make_arrow_up_on_keyboard says to use the advanced view in the character map and use the search function, but in mine the advanced view options are...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • advanced view arrow keys character map keyboard search function symbol insertion troubleshooting typing user guide windows tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. D

    Windows 7 Insert Symbol in Word 2007

    I cannot get the Insert Symbol feature of Word 2007 to work in Win7, Word keeps freezing on me. When I click on the "More Symbols" button, Word freezes. Can someone else try this for me and let me know if they run into the same problem. Thanks.
    • de Silentio
    • Thread
    • document editing freezing microsoft office office troubleshooting symbol insertion user inquiry windows 7 word 2007 word processing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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