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:
WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (9690) applies to Microsoft Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021. You can find a version of this tip for the older menu interface of Word here: Searching for ASCII and ANSI Characters.
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