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HTTHow to Type Symbols in HTML and CSSUse UTF-8 characters, HTML entities, numeric references, CSS escapes, and accessible labels in web code.ExcelHow to Type Symbols in ExcelInsert symbols into cells and formulas with Alt codes, the Symbol dialog, Unicode functions, and copy-and-paste.DocsHow to Type Symbols in Google DocsUse Insert Special Characters, drawing search, language input tools, and copy-and-paste in Google Docs.HTTHow to Type Symbols in Microsoft WordUse Insert Symbol, Unicode Alt + X conversion, AutoCorrect, keyboard shortcuts, and Alt codes in Word.CSSHow to Use Unicode Symbols in CSSCSS can display Unicode characters in generated content and can escape code points inside strings and identifiers. CSS escapes use a backslash followed by one to six hexadecimal digits, often followed by a space that terminates the escape.HTMLHow to Use Symbols in HTMLModern HTML documents can contain Unicode characters directly when the page uses UTF-8. Named or numeric character references remain useful for markup-sensitive characters, invisible spacing, and source-code clarity.CanvaHow to Type Symbols in CanvaCanva text boxes accept Unicode characters copied from the web, operating-system character pickers, and mobile keyboards. The main consideration is font support: a character may paste correctly but display as a box or substitute glyph in a font that lacks it.SheetsHow to Type Symbols in Google SheetsGoogle Sheets accepts Unicode text and provides the CHAR and UNICHAR functions for generated characters. Unlike Google Docs, Sheets does not offer the same broad Special characters dialog in every context, so copy and paste and formulas are especially useful.PPTHow to Type Symbols in PowerPointPowerPoint supports the Office Symbol dialog, copy and paste, AutoCorrect, equation objects, and many Word-style Unicode techniques. The main challenge is maintaining readable fonts and alignment at presentation scale.WordHow to Type Symbols in Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word has one of the strongest symbol-entry systems available: the Symbol dialog, Unicode hexadecimal conversion with Alt+X, AutoCorrect, equation shortcuts, and ordinary copy and paste.