Syntax
InsertSymbol .Font = text, .Tab = number, .CharNum = number or text
Remarks
Inserts a symbol at the insertion point. Note that InsertSymbol does not insert
a SYMBOL field as in Word for Windows version 2.x. The arguments for the InsertSymbol statement correspond to the options in the Symbol dialog box (Insert menu).
Argument | Explanation |
.Font | The name of the font containing the symbol. Names of decorative fonts appear in the Font box in the Symbol dialog box. |
Argument | Explanation |
.Tab | Specifies which tab to select when you display the Symbol dialog box with a Dialog or Dialog() instruction: 0 (zero) Symbols tab 1 Special Characters tab |
.CharNum | The sum of 31 and the number corresponding to the position of the symbol on the table of symbols, counting from left to right. For example, to specify an omega ( W) at position 56 on the table of symbols in the Symbol font, set .CharNum to 87. |
Example
This example inserts a double-headed arrow at the insertion point:
InsertSymbol .Font = "Symbol", .CharNum = "171"
See Also
Chr$()