Symbol of the d'Alembertian
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Hello!
I work with Word 365 on Windows 10. To write an equation, I naturally use the equation editor, but I can't find the symbol for the d'Alembert operator???
It's the square located on the left in this equation
Any idea on how to write this symbol?
I work with Word 365 on Windows 10. To write an equation, I naturally use the equation editor, but I can't find the symbol for the d'Alembert operator???
It's the square located on the left in this equation
Any idea on how to write this symbol?
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Good evening,
Just to let you know, when you have the code for the symbol and you don't know how to use it in Word, it's very simple: you type the number and then press Alt+C.
So for this symbol, you type E290 and Alt+C right after.
Don't forget also the AutoMaths which allow you to insert mathematical symbols like an auto insertion. And like the auto insertions, you can add more if needed.
For this symbol, if it is often used, you insert it once in the document and select it. Then go to the File tab => Options => Proofing => AutoCorrect Options
In the dialog box, go to the AutoMaths tab. The symbol is already there, all ready. You just need to enter the desired text that will be replaced by this symbol. Since all the AutoMaths texts start with a \, it's best to continue with that. You could for example put something like \dal. Later, in an equation, you just need to type \dal.
And while I'm at it, for Office 365 users and LaTeX enthusiasts, you can now create your equations in LaTeX in Word.
m@rina
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Just to let you know, when you have the code for the symbol and you don't know how to use it in Word, it's very simple: you type the number and then press Alt+C.
So for this symbol, you type E290 and Alt+C right after.
Don't forget also the AutoMaths which allow you to insert mathematical symbols like an auto insertion. And like the auto insertions, you can add more if needed.
For this symbol, if it is often used, you insert it once in the document and select it. Then go to the File tab => Options => Proofing => AutoCorrect Options
In the dialog box, go to the AutoMaths tab. The symbol is already there, all ready. You just need to enter the desired text that will be replaced by this symbol. Since all the AutoMaths texts start with a \, it's best to continue with that. You could for example put something like \dal. Later, in an equation, you just need to type \dal.
And while I'm at it, for Office 365 users and LaTeX enthusiasts, you can now create your equations in LaTeX in Word.
m@rina
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Do not ask me your questions in private. I do not respond to them.
dan
Edit : not with E290 but with : 29e0 Alt c or 29E0 Alt c (don't worry if the e or E automatically turns into superscript).
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Thank you, so I corrected it! It's my dyslexic side! ;)
Well now, friends, you insult me! 
... so I went to double-check my statement, and instead of just relying on ASCII symbols, I also consulted the Unicode symbols in hexadecimal, in the section of "various mathematical symbols-B" ; and there I finally found our shaded square ⧠, with the code 29E0
I apologize for being so dogmatic!
Retirement is great! Especially in the Caribbean... :-)
Raymond (INSA, AFPA, CF/R)
(but I couldn't manage with the shortcut key; here, I copied and pasted from Word, where I had inserted the symbol)
I apologize for being so dogmatic!
Retirement is great! Especially in the Caribbean... :-)
Raymond (INSA, AFPA, CF/R)
Thank you, Willy!
Jean le Rond d'Alembert must be turning in his grave over this lack of courtesy towards him! Yet Wikipedia has the technical means to adequately print this symbol!
Thank you for the way the symbol is displayed in certain formats; could you let me know where I can find more information on this formulation?
Best regards.
Jean le Rond d'Alembert must be turning in his grave over this lack of courtesy towards him! Yet Wikipedia has the technical means to adequately print this symbol!
Thank you for the way the symbol is displayed in certain formats; could you let me know where I can find more information on this formulation?
Best regards.
The formulation for displaying special characters is in this CCM article:
https://www.commentcamarche.net/infos/25911-forum-ccm-mode-d-emploi-astuces-et-conseils-de-redaction/
⚠ For hexadecimal, the \0ZZZ in the "Notation" section doesn't work;
you need to use the &#xZZZZ; as shown in the "Examples" section (further down).
I'll let you check that \0ZZZ doesn't work, and since you can edit
the CCM knowledge base, you can delete this erroneous information.
Best regards.
No: it is not planned in Word or Excel.
Look for a desktop publishing software.
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Retirement is nice! Especially in the Antilles... :-)
Raymond (INSA, AFPA, CF/R)
Look for a desktop publishing software.
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Retirement is nice! Especially in the Antilles... :-)
Raymond (INSA, AFPA, CF/R)
Please go to post #6
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-34827159-symbole-du-d-alembertien#6
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-34827159-symbole-du-d-alembertien#6