Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 17, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
Word allows you to search for any ASCII or ANSI character. To search for ASCII characters, follow these steps:
You can search for an ANSI character by following these steps:
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