> Sorry, I meant to do that. > > A "code point" is just the index assigned to a particular glyph. In > ASCII (and Unicode) the letter 'a' is assigned to the code point 97, or > in Unicode notation (hex/base 16), U+0061. > > In Linux (at least for Gnome/Gtk-based applications like OOo), you can > enter that code point directly by holding down Shift+Ctrl, typing the > digits, and releasing the Shift+Ctrl. > > In OOo, this has two small problems: it was broken by changes to 2.0.4, > so it won't work at all there. In earlier versions, it works but the > coded character is not inserted until you press another key after you > release Shift+Ctrl, at which point you get both characters. > > In the formula editor, hold Shift+Ctrl and type 6 1, release Shift+Ctrl > and hit Space. You should see 'a' inserted, same as if you hit and > released the 'a' key. Now try Shift+Ctrl 3 b 1 (release, Space). You > should see an alpha. Shift+Ctrl 3 b 2 is beta, and so on. > > Whichever Linux you're using, you should have a character map utility > that will let you see the characters and the code point that corresponds > to it. You should actually be able to copy/paste or drag characters out > of that character map. Unfortunately, the OOo Insert > Special Character > dialog is not available for the formula editor. > > When I inserted the symbols that way in the formula editor, they > appeared correctly in the .doc file loaded into Word. > > <Joe > Thanks. I tried it and it works but not all the characters display correctly in the formula text window but they do display correctly on screen. I know that 2.04 has other problems, at least on 64 bit systems. The bibliography data base does not function correctly.
I knew that somebody here knew how to fix the symbol font problem. Thanks again! Rick B. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
