Place the insertion point to insert a character using the Type tool.
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Insert special characters
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2026-02-11
Learn how to insert special characters like symbols, hyphens, dashes, and quotation marks using the Type menu.
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.