Adobe InDesign CS2
Inserting Special Characters
When working with InDesign CS2, you may want to insert a special character such as a copyright symbol or a non-breaking space into a line of text. InDesign also allows you to control line and page breaks.
- Inserting a Special Character
- Inserting a Nonbreaking Space
- Adding Glyphs
- Inserting a Break Character
Inserting a Special Character
Common special characters include copyright or trademark symbols. InDesign also allows you to insert characters used for adjusting layouts, such as column breaks and different space lengths.
Using the Type Tool
, place the insertion point where you want to insert the special character
NOTE: For more information on creating a text frame, refer to Adding Text.-
From the Type menu, select Insert Special Character » select the desired character
The character appears in the text.
Inserting a Nonbreaking Space
A nonbreaking space appears like another space, but it guarantees that the words that it separates will always remain on the same line (i.e., they will not break).
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Using the Type Tool
, place the insertion point where you want to insert the nonbreaking space - From the Type menu, select Insert White Space » Nonbreaking Space
The space appears in the line of text.
Adding Glyphs
When working with foreign names or phrases, you may need to add an accented "e." Glyphs allow you to do so.
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Using the Type Tool
, place the insertion point where you want to insert the character -
From the Type menu, select Glyph
The Glyphs palette appears.
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Locate the desired character
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Double click the character
The character is inserted.
Inserting a Break Character
Controlling line and page breaks allows you to have more control over the look of your document.
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Using the Type Tool
, place the insertion point where you want to insert the break -
From the Type menu, select Insert Break Character » the appropriate break character
The break appears in the text.
