How Do You Insert Foreign Language Symbols In Microsoft Word?
If you’re creating a Microsoft Word document with words that require foreign language symbols such as accent marks (e.g., Yucatán), here’s what you need to do. Position the cursor to the right of the letter where you want to insert the accent mark. Delete the letter; you will add it back in later. From the Microsoft Word top menu, select Insert > Symbol. The Symbol dialog box displays. Click the Symbols tab at the top of the dialog box. While the Special Characters tab displays generalized characters such as copyright symbols, Em-Dashes, and trademarks, the Symbols tab allows users to insert more complex marks including foreign language symbols, scientific symbols, and whimsical wingdings. In the Font: field, choose (normal text). Normally this should already be selected. View the selections inside the Symbol dialog box. You will see a variety of letters and symbols. Click the appropriate letter/foreign language symbol combination (e.g., ñ). Click Insert to add the letter/foreign langu