On 12/9/2009, Thomas Lange wrote: > Ian L. Target wrote: >> PatrickG wrote: >>> Ian L. Target wrote: >>>> How does a user get the mathematical division sign, the bar a >>>> dot above and below it in an OO module? I ended up having to go >>>> to my room mate's computer and firing up Office 97. I know that >>>> ASCII code of 0247 to get it in MS Word. I ended up emailing >>>> myself a copy of the document with the symbol in it and then >>>> opening it in OO Writer. Surely there is an easier way . . .
>>> Hold down the <ALT> key type in 0427 (or the appropriate ascii) >>> using the numpad release the <ALT> key and it should show up. At >>> least it does here, using Writer (OOo 3.1) on WinXP SP3. >> It must be a Linux thing then. I was aware and had often used the >> above mentioned method in winders, but apparently it does not work >> in Linux versions of OO. > Actually I think that does not even work with Windows versions. Works in both Calc (must hit ENTER after the ascii code) AND Writer (no need for ENTER) for me... Win XP Pro sp3, OOo 3.1.1 -- Best regards, Charles --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
