Using char() in sentence

[peptoulcer]

Hi people,

I need to take a string which contains:

TextSize(TextFont("6";"Webdings");8)

and change it to use arial char(9658) which both produces the arrow. The computers can't (won't) install webdings (management decision) so I need to change it. This is within a string which sets the arrows within a calculated line so I need to include the font and font size because the rest of the string is calibri and the sixes are mixed.

I tried to find out what char(9658) is in key stroke but I just get the arrow lol. I would really appreciate help translating it from webdings to arial. Thank you.

[peptoulcer]

Never mind. This works. I swear I tried that and it wouldn't work but now it does.

TextSize(TextFont(Char(9658);"Arial");8)

but I would still like to know how to figure out what key stroke is typed.

[peptoulcer]

I should mention that I found information about it by searching for decimal code 9660. In fact, I've found enough to keep me studying this stuff for a thousand years. I am using 9660 and 9658 both in a chart. I have the calculation string working. But now I need to add the legend which is:

Document Title (and then the 9660 character here)

Document Sub-title (and then the 9658 character here)

There is information here but when I type just those key strokes it says, nothing happens. Something is inserted into the text box because it doesn't disappear like it does if the text box is left empty but no arrow appears. Same with typing into a text field. I really don't want to create a calculation to give me these symbols. I guess I can set the legend as merge variable so I can use calculation? I shouldn't have to, right?

[Raybaudi]

► Alt+16 ( Numeric Keypad )

◄ Alt+17 ( Numeric Keypad )

▲ Alt+30 ( Numeric Keypad )

▼ Alt+31 ( Numeric Keypad )

[LaRetta]

Hi peptoulcer,

You can also use character map (run > charmap) and select any symbol, copy it, and paste it onto your layouts. :)

[peptoulcer]

Hey LaRetta, this is very good to know because I don't want to look up characters all the time. I used to use character map years ago but I forgot about it.

Hey Raybaudi, this works also and I will probably write down this because the arrows come in handy many times.

I appreciate the responses, guys.