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Micro symbol in notes

Micro symbol in notes

Micro symbol in notes

(OP)
Hi All,

I'm looking to add a micro meter note and I can't seem to find a micro symbol to insert in the note? Does solid works have a greek symbol library?

60% of the time, it works every time.

RE: Micro symbol in notes

Here's one for you to copy-and-paste.

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Courtesy of Windows "Character Map".

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RE: Micro symbol in notes

So much for the copy-and-paste.  It turned into a question mark.

Anyhoo... Try using Windows "Character Map" utility.  On my Windows XP it's under Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Character Map.

RE: Micro symbol in notes

(OP)
Thanks for the quick response people!

60% of the time, it works every time.

RE: Micro symbol in notes

No need for a special symbol.  Assuming you are using the SW default font Century Gothic, hold down "Alt" and type 0181 on the numeric keypad.  Note that this doesn't work with the row of numbers above the letters, only the numeric keypad.

RE: Micro symbol in notes

The ALT codes are a quick method.  A drawback is that they can very different that expected or even be absent with many fonts, particularing in the area of the greek alphabet.  However, if you are using Arial or Century Goth, you should be ok.

Matt Lorono
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Silicon Valley, CA
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources
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and Mechnical.Engineering Yahoo! Group

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