Microsoft KB Archive/62744

Word: Use Formula Overstrike to Create Check Mark in Box

PSS ID Number: Q62744 Article last modified on 01-16-1998

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= SUMMARY =

The Microsoft Word formula Overstrike operator can be used to create a check mark character in a box. The following routine for accomplishing this makes use of the Zapf Dingbats font, which must be installed in the System. To place a check in a box, do the following:


 * 1) Make sure that the Hide Paragraphs command on the Edit menu is on, so that return marks are visible.
 * 2) Press COMMAND+OPTION+ (BACKSLASH key), followed by “O(o,4)”. (Note that both “O”’s are letters and the quotation marks are not typed.)
 * 3) Select the three characters “o,4” within the parentheses, and then choose Zapf Dingbats from the Font menu or Format Character dialog box. The characters should now resemble a box, a “victory hand,” and a checkmark, respectively.
 * 4) (Optional) You may decide to resize the box character. To do so, select it and choose a larger font size from the Font menu. Then select the checkmark, choose Character from the Format menu, and set a superscript of approximately 3 points for each font size you increased. For example, if you went from a 12-point box to an 18-point box, you would superscript the checkmark 6 points.
 * 5) From the Edit menu, choose Hide Paragraphs.

The formula Overstrike operator “” will move the checkmark character to the left and superimpose it on the box character. The “victory hand” character will not be drawn.

To preserve this formula for future use, select the formula, copy it, and enter it as a glossary entry.

= MORE INFORMATION =

For more information about the formula commands and glossary entries, see pages 98 and 108, respectively, in the “Reference to Microsoft Word” version 4.00 manual.

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