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MommaDorian 02-16-2011 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by polly13
The fractions are great when typing recipes or pattern directions. ALT+0188=1/4, ALT+0189=1/2, ALT+0190=3/4. I have a list of several others, but rarely use them with my sewing.

How cool is that?!! ¾ ½ ¼

Karyn 02-16-2011 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Originally Posted by Suzi
OK - now I need some help --- when I tried this my screen went to totally full and all my stuff on the top has disappeared (I can't get out of this screen the normal way). HELP! HELP! HELP! How can I turn it back to the way it was???

Hit F11 at the top of your keyboard.

That happened to me also. Thanks for letting us know how to get out of that.

Bye_the_Bye 02-16-2011 10:38 AM


Originally Posted by Connie in CO

Originally Posted by jdiane318
I have noticed how people will write out the word 'degree' because no one is aware how to make the 'º' symbol. It is simple: press down the 'Alt' button, while doing that punch in '167', release the 'Alt' button, voila the degree 'º' symbol will appear.

Another symbol is the cents '¢' symbol. Simply press down the 'Alt' button with one hand, punch in the numbers 155, release the 'Alt' button and like magic the cent '¢' symbol will appear.

I hope this helps someone, it is just a little knowledge and timesaver.

Nothing happens when i push down the Alt key

Try engaging "NUM LOCK" then using the keypad.

cafegold2 02-16-2011 10:39 AM

I will practice. Thank you You Made My day.

scgstitcher 02-16-2011 11:30 AM

I was thrilled to read this but can't get it to work. Am I the only one?

joyce blint 02-16-2011 12:02 PM

(color+red) barn (/color)

scraphq 02-16-2011 12:02 PM

º ¢ Wow! It works!

joyce blint 02-16-2011 12:03 PM

oops....that didn't work.........

peacewrk 02-16-2011 12:06 PM

Didn't work for me either. :(

scgstitcher 02-16-2011 12:18 PM

It worked that time! It will only work using the number keypad. Thanks.


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