Inserting symbols

You can insert symbols, such as square root symbols, and Greek characters when you edit an object in the module window. You can only insert symbols into attributes of type Text or String.

About this task

As a result of display limitations, some symbols might display as square boxes in the module explorer.

Procedure

  1. In the module window, double-click the text you want to edit.
  2. Position your cursor at the place where you want to insert the symbol.
  3. Click Insert > Symbol.
  4. In the Character set box, select the character set that you want to use.
  5. Click the symbol you want to insert. The symbol is inserted in the text.
  6. Click Close.
Related concepts:
Editing formal modules
Related tasks:
Selecting an edit mode
Creating editable sections in modules
Locking and unlocking editable sections
Editing objects and attributes using the object properties sheet
Using forms to edit objects and attributes
Creating tables in modules
Inserting modules as tables
Undoing edits
Checking spelling

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