Common questions about WPS Symbol usually involve finding symbols, display results, quick insertion, and shortcut key setup; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.
FAQ
What should I do if I cannot find the symbol I need?
- Switch between different fonts in the Symbol panel to check the available characters.
- Try a different code format such as Symbol (Hex) or Symbol (Decimal).
- If the symbol is still not available, continue through the symbol collection, More, or Other Symbols.
Why does the symbol display as a square box?
- Check whether the current font supports that symbol.
- Switch to a font with broader symbol support and insert the symbol again.
- Confirm the display result in the cell after reinserting it.
How can I insert frequently used symbols faster?
- Add frequently used symbols to Custom Symbols or the Symbol Bar first.
- Reuse them later from Recently Used Symbols or Custom Symbols.
- For high-frequency symbols, assign shortcut keys to speed up entry.
What should I do if the shortcut key I set does not work?
- Check whether the shortcut conflicts with common WPS shortcuts.
- Check whether it conflicts with hotkeys from other running programs.
- Return to the Symbol Bar, assign a different shortcut key, and test again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Symbol panel | The panel used to browse, filter, and insert different kinds of symbols. |
| Special characters | Common explanatory characters such as the copyright symbol and registered trademark symbol. |
| Symbol Bar | A custom area used to store and reuse frequently used symbols quickly. |
| Recently Used Symbols | A list of symbols inserted recently for faster repeated use. |