Re: [libreoffice-users] Libre Writer - special characters

2017-05-06 Thread toki
On 05/06/2017 03:38 PM, charles meyer wrote: > In special characters I typed in 211E in the Decimal box but did not get > the prescription symbol. 211E is hexadecimal, not decimal. As such, when using the decimal box, the E from 211E will be discarded. For the decimal box, use 271. > Aren’t

Re: [libreoffice-users] Libre Writer - special characters

2017-05-06 Thread Bruce Hohl
The hexidecimal unicodes can also be used in Windows with a registry edit: Add HKEY_Current_User/Control Panel/Input Method, set EnableHexNumpad to "1" If adding use New > String Value, Type = REG_SZ. After the registry change Press & hold Alt; Press '+' on number pad; enter code;

Re: [libreoffice-users] Libre Writer - special characters

2017-05-06 Thread Dave
On 06.05.2017 17:38, charles meyer wrote: > In MS Word the prescription symbol is 211E. > > In special characters I typed in 211E in the Decimal box but did not get > the prescription symbol. > > Aren’t hexicodes standard so Libre Writer should match MS Word? > > Is there a quick way when you’re

Re: [libreoffice-users] Libre Writer - special characters

2017-05-06 Thread Eric Beversluis
Ctrl-shift-u then four hex numbers. I've created a list I paste by my computer. Memorize the most common. You can also create your own desktop shortcuts for ones you use a lot. There's probably an easier way, but this works for me. It works in lots of places on my Linux install, not just in