[Witch]

I debated whether to put this question here or in the development category.

Can anyone tell me how to put the two dots over the o in the following person's name? I don't remember what it's called. This would be in Word, not RE, though the letter is in RE, so it is RE related (a bit of a stretch).

Dag Hammarskjold

Thanks.

[Anne Marie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstengl

I debated whether to put this question here or in the development category.

Can anyone tell me how to put the two dots over the o in the following person's name? I don't remember what it's called. This would be in Word, not RE, though the letter is in RE, so it is RE related (a bit of a stretch).

Dag Hammarskjold

Thanks.

Does Alt 148 work?

[Michael Sherman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstengl

I debated whether to put this question here or in the development category.

Can anyone tell me how to put the two dots over the o in the following person's name? I don't remember what it's called. This would be in Word, not RE, though the letter is in RE, so it is RE related (a bit of a stretch).

Dag Hammarskjold

Thanks.

It is called a diaeresis. Hold the alt key and, using the numeric key pad, enter 0246 for the little ö or enter 0214 for the capital Ö.

[Witch]

Your both WINNERS, as either way works.

Thanks Michael and Anne Marie.

[Anne Marie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstengl

Your both WINNERS, as either way works.

Thanks Michael and Anne Marie.

You're very welcome, Denise. Glad I could help someone.

AM

[Anne Marie]

Since I am in the mood to be over-helpful, and as I was searching for accented characters myself today, here is a list of BB accents and symbols should anyone need them:

Just hit alt and the number at the same time. They also work in word, I believe, at least the alt 148 did.

AM



Solution Number: BB55945
Applicable Product(s): Raiser's Edge 7
Solution Title: How to add an accent mark to a character in Raiser's Edge 7
Following is a list of special combination keys you can use to create letters or characters with accents in The Raiser's Edge 7. You can create the following characters by holding the ALT key and entering the corresponding numbers using the number keypad. Do not use the number row above the letter keys.

To find codes similar to the ones below, use the Character Map, which contains a different set of codes for the characters, but you can use it in the same way. Note: Most fields in The Raiser's Edge support only those special characters included in the Character Map. However, Rich Text Format (RTF) fields, such as notepads, also support special characters not included in the Character Map.

1. Access the character map
2. Double click on the special character to use. It will appear in the upper right hand window.
3. Click Copy
4. Put your cursor where you want to add the character and press Ctrl-V to paste it

Romance Languages:
á 160 ä 132 é130 ë 137í161 ï139ó162 ö 148ú 163 ü 129ñ 164 å 134Ñ 165 â 131à 133 ê 136è 138 î 140ì 141 ô 147 ò 149 ù 151 û 150 ç 135
Mathematical/Symbol:
½ 171 ≈247 ¼ 172 ¿168¢ 155 ¡ 173£ 156 ° 248∞236 ≥242 ± 241 ≤243


Here is the problem or goal:How to add an accent mark to a characterHow to enter foreign characters
Problem Environment:Records - Constituents

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[Michael Sherman]

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Originally Posted by dstengl

Your both WINNERS, as either way works.

Thanks Michael and Anne Marie.

Yeah us! What do we win???

,,,, or ???

[Michael Sherman]

The other thing you can do is go to your computer Character Map.

Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Character Map

Select a font and click on the character. In the lower right had corner it will tell you the ALT+#### to insert that character.

[Witch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Sherman

Yeah us! What do we win???

Something more valuable then money, cars, diamonds or gold . . .
My undying love and affection . . . a sought after commodity.

And thanks you guys for the follow up information. Very useful.

[Anne Marie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Sherman

The other thing you can do is go to your computer Character Map.

Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Character Map

Select a font and click on the character. In the lower right had corner it will tell you the ALT+#### to insert that character.

Thank you, too, Michael - that is helpful (!) to know especially when not in RE and need a quick method of accessing those characters.

[Tcassi]

Anne Marie -

Thanks so much for this solution!!! I've always been stumped by how to get the degrees symbol - this is fantastic!

[Anne Marie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcassi

Anne Marie -

Thanks so much for this solution!!! I've always been stumped by how to get the degrees symbol - this is fantastic!

Oh, you are very welcome too!

Thanks for showing such appreciation. Have a great day!

[LeslieDR]

Take my thanks too! for the cheat sheet and the easy access through the start menu. I had my special accented letters saved in a word document that I used to open and then copy into RE. I finally found the Atl shortcuts for my special 'e's but hadn't had time to search the rest.

[Witch]

Peter,

I think you just found your new suggestion of the month.

[Peter Gulka]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstengl

Peter,

I think you just found your new suggestion of the month.

well, someone post it in that thread then