how to add a word shortcut for the section symbol (for laptop users)
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How ToAdd a Word Shortcut for the § Symbol
(For laptop users)
RWU Law LibraryOctober 2012
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Start by selecting Insert from the Word ribbon.
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Next, select Symbol and then More Symbols.
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Select the Special Characters tab.
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Select Section from the special characters.
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Click on the Shortcut Key button.
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On your keyboard, hold the Alt key and type the letter s twice.
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Note that your shortcut key is now inserted. Click on the Assign button to save this.
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The shortcut has now been saved as the keyboard sequence. Click Close to finish.
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You’re all set.
• Now simply hold the Alt key and press the letter s twice to insert the § symbol into your documents.
• This shortcut is now saved for Word on this computer.
• Remember: this tip is for laptop users. If you have a full featured keyboard with a numeric keypad, you can use the preprogrammed Alt, 2, 1 combination to insert the § symbol!