In Excel, it’s a bit more complicated because you cannot assign a keyboard shortcut the way you can in Word. As you saw above, each symbol has a Microsoft-assigned shortcut code, but short of ...

The Word shortcut keys vary. But as a general rule, the “Control” key on a PC functions in the same way as the “Command” key on a Mac (when it comes to keyboard shortcuts).

Did you know that just about any command (e.g., clear formatting or insert a copyright symbol) in Word can be assigned your own custom keyboard shortcut? If you didn't know, here's how to use this ...

You can also use the Symbols option on the Insert tab in Word 2010 and 2007 if you need a specific type of arrow – there are many more to offer. If you just need an arrow, this keyboard method ...

In Word 2007, press Insert on the Ribbon and then click on Symbol, More Symbols. In the Subset dropdown box, go to Currency Symbols, click on the symbol of your choice and click on Shortcut Key to ...