Insert special characters

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to insert special characters like symbols, hyphens, dashes, and quotation marks using the Type menu.

Place the insertion point to insert a character using the Type tool.

Select Type > Insert Special Character.

Select any one of the following options from the sub-menu:

Symbols:Add commonly used icons or marks for clarity.
Hyphens And Dashes: Insert en dashes, em dashes, or discretionary hyphens to improve text flow.
Quotation Marks: Use smart or typographic quotes for accurate punctuation.

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