I've always found those symbols rather counter-intuitive, and now even more because (at least on modern Apple keyboards) these symbols aren't printed on the keyboard (except the Command symbol).

Q I’m beginning to handle international business, which means I need to be able to use foreign currency symbols in both Word and Excel. How do I create a shortcut for various symbols? In Excel, it’s a ...

Shortcuts. The word itself carries a heavy weight in our household. Growing up, my parents relentlessly instilled in me the idea that one must work hard to succeed. They always said, "shortcuts are ...

Assign a keystroke shortcut to insert a symbol or special character Your email has been sent If you insert the same symbol or special character often, you should use a custom shortcut to bypass the ...

Whether you're a newbie or an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you how to let your fingers do the walking around your Mac. The fastest way to navigate a Mac is to learn the glut of OS X ...

ChromeOS is a fully capable operating system and makes Chromebooks a great option for users. While there are tons of keyboard shortcuts in ChromeOS, you only really need to know one. This guide will ...

You know by now that a good percentage of the rest of your adult life will be spent staring at a phone screen and tapping on a tiny keyboard. Therefore, it's worth personalizing your phone's settings ...

Typing arrows in Microsoft Word does not have to be a chore. The application has provided multiple ways for users to accomplish this task, and we’re going to talk about how to insert an Arrow symbol ...

Using these simple keyboard tricks will make your life so much better. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac Mastering a few crucial Mac keyboard shortcuts will make using your Apple computer easier and ...