How to Insert Special Characters in Apple Pages – Guide
Want to quickly type special characters like the Apple symbol or copyright symbol on your Mac? Keyboard shortcuts can save you time and effort. We’ll show you how to use them, as well as the Special Characters section of the Edit menu.
Add emojis and special characters
When editing, you may need to add symbols such as a copyright, Celsius, currency or math.
Tap the character viewer for a simplified menu of symbols and emojis. Categories include arrows, Latin words, Pictograms, punctuation and more, making it easier to find the right one.
Mac users can now access an emoji menu with a simple keyboard shortcut: Control + Command + Space. This menu is integrated into macOS, allowing users to quickly insert emojis into any application, including Apple Pages, Microsoft Word and Apple Notes.
Long-Press on Single Words for suggestions
When writing on a Mac, users can access special characters quickly by pressing and holding certain keys to open a list of relevant symbols.
Holding down certain letters on your keyboard can give you access to a range of symbols and suggestions. To add them to your document, use the numeric shortcuts below the character.
Set automatic replacement
Setting up automatic replacements for symbols and special characters you use often can save time and effort. Here’s how to do it on Apple Pages.
To enable automatic corrections, go to Pages’ Preferences and select the “Automatic Correction” option. In this section, you’ll find two menus that allow you to customize your text replacements.
Adding shortcuts to your keyboard can save time and effort when typing. For instance, typing (C) will automatically replace it with the copyright symbol, while (e) will be replaced with the Euro currency symbol. Surprisingly, these shortcuts worked in all applications tested, including Word and OneNote.
Add Mathematical Equation
Apple Pages, a popular word processing document in the education sector, is ideal for those living in the Apple ecosystem.
Apple has enabled users to add mathematical equations to Pages documents with a simple keyboard shortcut. By pressing Option + Command + E, a dialog box will open allowing users to type in their formula. After selecting Insert, the equation will be added to the document in an easy-to-read format.
Insert graphics
Apple Pages offers the same capabilities as Microsoft Word when it comes to creating graphs and visualizing data.
Inserting charts into documents just got easier with the new feature from Insert> Chart. Choose from a variety of 2D, 3D and interactive charts, though unfortunately there’s no preview before insertion.
Custom Toolbar
Apple Pages offers a customizable toolbar, allowing users to tailor their editing experience to their own preferences.
Customize your Apple Pages experience with the drag and drop function in View> Customize toolbar. You can choose to display text or icons, or both, for a tailored look.
Add an iPhone subscription
Apple’s hardware and software are designed to work together seamlessly, as evidenced by the integration of a MacBook and iPhone.
iPhone users can add a signature or any outline of their device to Apple Pages documents. To do so, simply follow the instructions provided.
Tap the Image icon on the toolbar in Apple Pages to open a clipboard and add a sketch or signature to your document.
Apple Pages allows users to insert images from their iPhone and scan documents using their phone camera.
Enable speech to text
Apple Pages has a speech detection feature that allows users to type entire sentences with their voice.
Apple Pages’ voice dictation feature allows users to type by speaking. After granting permission, the software accurately transcribes English words and phrases.
Save a document style as a template
Business professionals can create custom notepads featuring their company logo, contact information, website and more using Apple Pages.
Apple Pages now allows users to save standard documents as templates, eliminating the need to start from scratch each time.
Save a template with a relevant name by going to File> Save.
Final note
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