The wavy equals symbol is a fairly common sign used in mathematics, geometry and other exact sciences. Writing it by hand is not difficult. But what to do if you need to insert this character into an electronic file? At such moments, users face certain problems. The thing is that the mentioned symbol is missing on the keyboard panel. However, you can print it, and in different ways. We will consider all possible methods for solving the task, after which everyone will be able to choose the option that suits him.
Ready-made Windows plate
What does it mean - "wavy equals"? So in mathematics and other exact sciences they denote approximate equality. The symbol is quite often used when typing text documents and various formulas, so it is important to understand how to cope with the task.
The first solution is to use a ready-made Windows table with various symbols. With its help, you can insert completely different characters into text documents, eventhose that are not on the keyboard.
To achieve the desired result, the user will need:
- Open the Start-All Programs sequence.
- Go to "Accessories" and expand the "System" folder.
- Click on the line "Symbol table".
- Double click on the wavy equal.
- Press the "Copy" button at the bottom of the active dialog box.
- Indicate the place where the sign will be printed with the cursor.
- Press Ctrl +V or RMB + "Paste" option.
Done! A wavy equals sign is inserted into the text. Very fast and easy. Only there are a few more ways to solve the problem.
From the finished text
For example, you can copy a character from a prepared text. In this case, the user needs to:
- Find somewhere an electronic document with the mentioned symbol.
- Select it. Let's say with the mouse cursor.
- Press the right mouse button and select the "Copy" command from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, use the keys "Control" + C.
- The character will be copied to the PC clipboard. Set the print cursor to the place where you want to put a wavy equal.
- Right click, and then specify the operation called "Paste", or just hold down "Control" + V.
It's done. The main problem of this technique is the search for text with the desired character. Therefore, we will consider more familiar methods for solving the problem.
Word Options
Wavy equals are suggested to be printed in a text document using the built-in editor options. Consider the process of bringing an idea to life on the example of "Word".
In this situation, the user must act according to these instructions:
- Move the cursor over the inscription "Insert" (the button is located at the top of the text editor dialog box).
- Press the left mouse button. A small list will appear on the display.
- Select the line "Symbol".
- Find the studied sign. Sometimes it's not so easy to do.
- Double click on the corresponding picture in the "Word" symbol table.
What's next? As soon as the sign is inserted, you can close the activated option. Deed done.
Codes and keyboard
You can't find the wavy equal on the keyboard. There is simply no button with the corresponding symbol on any keyboard panel. But everyone can use a special digital code to print the mentioned sign.
It's done this way:
- Open a text document. It is advisable to immediately place the cursor where you want to place the symbol "approximately equals".
- Press the Num Lock button. It is worth making sure that this modeactivated on PC.
- Press Alt. It doesn't matter which side.
- Dial the code 8776 on the digital panel on the right side of the keyboard.
As soon as the user finishes typing the code "cipher", it will be replaced by a wavy equal. You can release the keys and continue working with the text document.
"Unicode" and keyboard
But that's not all. Sometimes users prefer not to use keyboard shortcuts with Alt, but "Unicode". In this case, you will need to print a special combination of letters and numbers in the text, the processing of which will lead to the replacement of the "word" with a symbol. The main problem is finding the right combination.
In our case, it is recommended to take the following actions:
- Enter your text document, while setting the cursor in the intended location of the wavy equals.
- Print code 2248.
- Press "Alt" and the X button (English).
That's it. After that, the "Wavy Equal" sign will be set in place of the digital code.
