Can I Find the Error Symbol in Microsoft Word for Writing Equations?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of finding and inserting a specific Error symbol (resembling a rounded E) in Microsoft Word for writing equations. Participants explore various methods and tools for accessing special characters and symbols within Word and other software.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over the inability to find the Error symbol in Microsoft Word and seeks assistance.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the specific symbol desired and suggests checking the MS Mincho font for the symbol, providing a method to insert it through the Symbol menu.
  • Some participants propose using Mathematica as an alternative for writing equations, questioning if the desired symbol can be found there.
  • A participant mentions using the Character Map as a reliable method for accessing special characters, indicating a lack of understanding of why it is difficult to find symbols in Word.
  • There is a suggestion to check if Microsoft’s equation editor is installed, which may facilitate the insertion of special symbols.
  • Open Office suite is mentioned as having OOMath, which includes a decent equation editor that might be useful.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method to find and insert the Error symbol, with multiple competing suggestions and tools being proposed.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the exact symbol being referenced, and there are varying levels of familiarity with different software tools and methods for inserting special characters.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of Microsoft Word who are looking for ways to insert special symbols in equations, as well as those interested in alternative software for mathematical writing.

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Im going crazy, i just want to write equations in microsoft word, but none include the damn Error symbol which looks like a rounded E :/ I want to use like E with a small i next to it but i cannot. Any ideas :( I am going nuts :<
 
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Rizzamabob said:
Im going crazy, i just want to write equations in microsoft word, but none include the damn Error symbol which looks like a rounded E :/ I want to use like E with a small i next to it but i cannot. Any ideas :( I am going nuts :<
What are you using to write equations? Anything special?

I have no idea what symbol you want. That would help. Do you have an example of it somewhere?

If you are using a special editor for entering equaitions, this might not work. If you have the MS Mincho font, look there. If you find your symbol, you can insert it easily in Word: From the [Insert] menu, select [Symbol]; this opens a window; in there, click the [Symbols] tab; from the [Font] menu, select [MS Mincho]; find your symbol in the list; highlight it; click the [Insert] button. (You can create shortcuts for the symbol if you need it often (or just copy+paste once it's in your document).) You can do the same thing inside or outside of Word using the Character Map too.
 
why don't you use mathematica instead?

Do you see the symbol you want anywhere here?

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9450/symbols1fw.jpg
 
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The way I get ANY special characters for ANYTHNG s to use Character Map ( don't know any other way, and don't know why they make ths so dffcult to find.)

Programs > Accessores > System Tools > Character Map > Symbol or Wng Dngs.

(Dang, my '' key seems to have suddenly stopped workng.)
 
Open Office suite comes with OOMath that has a decent equation editor.
 
heartless said:
why don't you use mathematica instead?

Do you see the symbol you want anywhere here?

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9450/symbols1fw.jpg
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yes i do
 
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