Are you fed up with only being able to type the same boring, everyday characters in your document? Looking to add a bit of pizzazz to your document with some special characters? Whether you’re using Google Docs or LibreOffice, you can easily add special characters into your document with just a few clicks. Read on to discover how to add some extra special characters to your work.

1. Unleash the Power of Special Characters in Your Documents

Make your documents stand out with special characters! Characters like ™, © and µ have a special place in your writing as they can aid in drawing attention, reinforce a brand, and express complex concepts with a single character. Here are some great ways to add special characters to your documents:

• Increase brand recognition with the trademark symbol, ™.
• Give copyright protection to your work with the copyright symbol, ©.
• Add a sense of elegance with the feminine ordinal symbol, ª.
• Convey greater precision with the micro symbol, µ.

Bringing these special characters into your documents is straightforward. In Microsoft Word, simply click on the “Insert” tab, then “Symbol” and look for the character you need. In Google Docs These characters can be found among the list of special symbols. Discover the power of special characters today and enhance your documents with great new ideas!

2. How to Add Special Characters in Google Docs

Adding Fun and Special Characters

Google Docs makes it easy to spice up text documents with fun and special characters. Here are two ways you can add extra flair to your words:

• From the Insert Menu
• Using Keyboard Shortcuts

To insert special characters from the Insert menu, start by opening a Google Docs file. Then from the Insert Menu select ‘Special Characters.’ This will open a new window to the ‘Symbols’ menu. Here, you can select icons, geometric shapes, arrows, hearts, and so much more to add to your document. Choosing an item will insert it into your file.

Alternatively, keyboard shortcuts such as ALT + 0169 for a copyright symbol, or ALT + 0251 for a squared symbol, allow for just as much customization. While typing in a Google document, simply press the ALT key, type in the four-digit code listed on the Symbols page, and the image will appear.

3. Adding Unique Symbols in LibreOffice

Create Custom Symbols in Scratchpad

If you want to add a unique symbol to LibreOffice, start by launching the Scratchpad tool. This feature allows you to quickly draw a symbol and copy it to the document. You can access it from Insert > Drawing > Scratchpad. Once you’re on the Scratchpad, you can add shapes, lines, symbols, and more. Just make sure to save your symbol once you’re done.

Create Symbols Using OpenSymbol
Another way to easily add a unique symbol to LibreOffice is by using OpenSymbol. This feature allows you to use various types of symbol fonts. To access OpenSymbol, open the Insert menu and select Symbol. Then click on OpenSymbol and make your selection. Once you’ve chosen your symbol, click Insert. You can now use your symbol in your document!

• Choose the Scratchpad tool and draw your symbols
• Select OpenSymbol from the Insert menu to use different fonts

By the end of this article, you should feel like adding special characters in Google Docs and LibreOffice is a breeze, hopefully optimizing your workflow for those extra-special documents! Thanks for reading, and we hope you’ll explore the wide world of special characters with ease!