How to Add Glyphs or Special Characters Using Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software that allows you to give a particular character to have a special form. This is often the case when writing foreign words, fractions or symbols.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe InDesign 2
• Windows XP

How to Insert a Special Character

1. 

   Open an Adobe InDesign document. Activate the TYPE tool.

2. 

   Place the blinking cursor (insertion point) in the area where you want to insert the special character.

3. 

   Select GLYPHS from the Type menu.

4. 

   Select ENTIRE FONT or one of the custom glyph sets from the Show drop-down list. Select the font and type style from the drop-down list at the bottom of the Glyphs palette.

5. 

   Increase or decrease magnification of the Glyphs palette by clicking the large and small triangular buttons at the bottom of the Glyphs window.

6. 

   Scroll through the Glyphs palette to find a special character. Double-click the special character. This action will insert the special character into the document at the insertion point you selected in step 2.