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218353 2004-02-26 08:11:00 Hi

In some new work i have to do i need to be able to have a Macron (is that the word?) above a letter, i have had a search but dont know how or where to do this or what keys need to push to get it to work.
Can any one help me with this.
My understanding of a Macron is a line above a letter, this is what i want.
?:|

help anyone?

Word,

beetle
beetle (243)
218354 2004-02-26 08:33:00 Go to | Insert | Symbol...

You should find what you are after there. If it will be regular insertion then take note of the shortcut keys to save time.
sam m (517)
218355 2004-02-26 08:47:00 Word 97,

what symbol is used for this ? straight line thingy or a sqiggle? trial andd error at mo.
not sure which one to use,

thanxs Sam m, forgot that part.

beetle
beetle (243)
218356 2004-02-26 08:57:00 Are you talking about the 'straight line' or the 'wiggly line' that you see above a letter to show that it is pronounced differently?

If so, let me know which ones you are after and I will hunt out the shortcuts. I am using Word (Office) XP, not sure if they are the same.
sam m (517)
218357 2004-02-26 09:09:00 this is for Maori to show that the letter sound is said longer, and i have seen various versions of it, straight line, sqiggle and two dots.

but most common is straight line.

Word 97 and using XP

beetle
beetle (243)
218358 2004-02-26 09:13:00 Try this (not sure on word97)

type : 0101 (then press alt+x)
sam m (517)
218359 2004-02-26 09:21:00 Having problems, with word 97 it does not seem to work.

any other ways...?

beetle
beetle (243)
218360 2004-02-26 09:30:00 Beetle. Have a look through Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Character Map. You'll find hundreds of odd characters for various languages. If the one you want is not on the first page, just change the Font at the top as the characters vary from font to font.
If you're going to use it often, either write down the code or put a shortcut to Character Map on your desktop.
Scouse (83)
218361 2004-02-26 09:34:00 Sorry, meant to give you an example. In Word, hold down your Alt key, type 0226 on the keypad at the right, release the Alt key. One I use regularly. Scouse (83)
218362 2004-02-26 09:37:00 What happens when you click on Insert, then Symbols?

Does this not show the specific symbols you are wanting?

I found this (www2.corvallis.k12.or.us)that may help. Doesnt seem to work with my version but it might work with yours.

good luck
sam m (517)
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