I use the alt key with 156 on the numeric key pad. But I cannot remember if I assigned it with that number, having first located it on the symbol menu. In either case, using alt + keypad is far more convenient than going into another menu to select it. Oh - Windows 98 - Word 97, if that matters. (-: Cheers, Nandina ----- Original Message ----- From: Susie Zada <szada@zades.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 6:38 AM Subject: [AVNE] Re: [AVNE] £ Sign.. > Hi Folks, > > There are a couple of options for £ but to find the one that works for you, > try this ... this works on a PC - not sure if same options work on a Mac. > > Using MS-Word - if you use the menu option ... INSERT ... SYMBOL and then > select the £ or ¼ or whatever, when you highlight the character you want but > BEFORE you press the INSERT, look at the "Shortcut Key" and code above the > Insert Button. > > Not all will work in other applications, but the majority of the basic ones > do (with Alt and a number) - so much better seeing "£" than the "L" or > "pound". <vbg> > > Hope that helps .................. Susie Z > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.333 / Virus Database: 187 - Release Date: 3/8/02