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Subject: Re: [Q-R] OT- getting the º symbol in recipes
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:23:52 EST

In a message dated 12/11/2003 3:30:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:

> I've received a dozen requests for how to get the º symbol
> There are three ways with a Windows computer...
> 1. Hold down the <ALT> key and type in 167 on the numeric keypad.
> Let go of the <Alt> key and the symbol/letter will appear.
> 2. Hold down the <ALT> key and type in 0186 on the numeric keypad.
> Let go of the <Alt> key and the symbol/letter will appear.
> 3. Load the Character Map and click on the symbol/letter you want.
>

Hi Gary & All

One of the problems with using the ASCII symbols is that they often do not
translate well to the Q-R list or other e-mail lists and we wind up with a sort
of GIGO. Especially if you use Digest mode, and the archives.

I use most symbols in private mail and my FTM but try to remember to NOT use
them when doing postings. The same applies to using the ASCII for indicating
fractions in recipes, as some have complained about.

Regards,
Linnie

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