Latin characters are often used by users when creating various text documents. But how to insert the corresponding character into the electronic file? There are many options for the development of events, it all depends on the final result. Therefore, we will further consider possible methods of printing in "Latin". What tips can help you get the job done in Word?
Modern alphabet
Latin characters are varied. There is a modern "Latin", and there is an extended one. Depending on the type of signs, the way they are written will change.
Let's start with the modern alphabet. To write Latin characters and numbers, the user can:
- Switch the keyboard layout to English. This is usually done with Shift + Alt.
- To type Latin letters, use the corresponding characters on the keyboard panel.
- Numbers are typed using letters. For example, I is 1, II is two, IV is four, and so on.
These characters are recognized in the text as alphabetic entries. You can insert them if you wish.as special characters. This is how extended "Latin" will be recognized.
Insert characters: method 1
Latin characters in "Windows" can be found in the "Character table". It offers both numbers and letters of any type. The main thing is to understand the order of actions for the implementation of the task.
In our case, you will need:
- Open "Symbol table". It's in the System Tools section of Start.
- Switch to Times New Roman.
- Scroll through the symbol table to "Latin".
- Double click on a particular sign, and then click on the "Copy" button.
It remains only to open a text editor and press the right mouse button + "Paste". Alternatively, use the combination Ctrl + V.
Insert characters: method 2
It's not so difficult to insert Latin characters into Word. Especially if the user decides to use the built-in options of the application. This is the "Special Character" service.
In our case, the user will need to perform the following manipulations:
- Go to MS Word.
- Open the "Insert" section. The corresponding menu is located on the toolbar at the top of the dialog box.
- Select the line "Symbol".
- Set the font type to Times New, and specify "Basic Latin" in the set or"Extended".
- Double click on the image of a sign. It will be inserted into the text.
Done! Now it is clear how the user can insert Latin characters into the text. But that's not all.
Codes to help
You can use "Unicode" to bring your idea to life. Any characters of the Latin alphabet are inserted into the text in this way without much hassle.
We'll have to act like this:
- Find the unique hexadecimal code of this or that character in the Windows "Symbol Table". It is written at the bottom of the window, starts with U+….
- Insert the appropriate inscription into a text document.
- Press "Image" + X.
It's done. Now the user can look at the screen. This or that letter will appear in place of the entry.
Alt codes and their uses
Another way to solve the problem is to work with Alt-codes. They are best viewed under "Paste Special" in Word.
The algorithm of actions will be as follows:
- Find the desired character (Latin) in the "Symbol" section of the "Word" and then select it.
- Look at the code on the right side of the window. It starts with Alt+. The combination after the plus will have to be remembered. This is an ASCII code.
- Activate "Nam Lock" if it hasn't already been done.
- Press "Alt" and type the ASCII code of the selected character.
