How to Use WPS Insert Symbol on Windows

Use WPS Insert Symbol on Windows through 3 how-to topics, including inserting common symbols, inserting more symbols, and converting Unicode codes into characters; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert common symbols

Entry path: Insert > Symbol

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.
2. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Symbol.
4. Select the common symbol you want from the drop-down list.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected symbol appears at the current cursor position.
• What you can do next: You can keep typing or insert another symbol.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the symbol may be inserted in the wrong position.
• Environment note: The available symbol range can vary by font.

2. Insert more symbols

Entry path: Insert > Symbol > More Symbols

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.
2. Click Symbol on the Insert tab.
3. Click More Symbols to open the symbol dialog box.
4. Browse the symbols by font and subset.
5. Select the symbol you need and click Insert.
6. Click Close when you finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target symbol is inserted into the document, and the dialog box can remain open or be closed.
• What you can do next: You can switch to other fonts and subsets to insert more characters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the correct font is not selected, the symbol you need may not appear.
• Environment note: Some special characters require the corresponding font to display correctly.

3. Insert by converting a Unicode code

Entry path: Enter a code in the editing area > Alt+X

1. Enter the hexadecimal Unicode code for the target symbol in the document, such as 2605.
2. Select the code you entered.
3. Press Alt+X.
4. Confirm that the code changes into the corresponding symbol, such as 2605 becoming ★.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The code text is replaced by the corresponding symbol.
• What you can do next: You can enter another code and repeat the conversion.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the code is not selected, the shortcut may not convert it as expected.
• Environment note: The code must be a valid hexadecimal Unicode value.