{"id":479154,"date":"2022-07-29T20:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T17:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T17:00:02","slug":"how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Type the Section Symbol in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e20a268736\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e20a268736\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Type_the_Section_Symbol_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Type the Section Symbol in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/#Insert_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7_Using_the_Numeric_Keypad\" >Insert the Section Symbol (\u00a7) Using the Numeric Keypad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/#Type_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7_Using_Words_%E2%80%9CInsert%E2%80%9D_Menu\" >Type the Section Symbol (\u00a7) Using Word\u2019s \u201cInsert\u201d Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-type-the-section-symbol-in-microsoft-word\/#Bonus_Tip_Create_a_Custom_Keyboard_Shortcut_for_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7\" >Bonus Tip: Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut for the Section Symbol (\u00a7)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Type_the_Section_Symbol_in_Microsoft_Word%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Type the Section Symbol in Microsoft Word&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731034\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/microsoft_word_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word Logo Hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re creating a legal document and need to insert the section symbol (\u00a7), Microsoft Word offers a couple of ways and a customized shortcut key to insert this symbol. We\u2019ll show you how to add this symbol to your papers conveniently.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insert_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7_Using_the_Numeric_Keypad\"><\/span>Insert the Section Symbol (\u00a7) Using the Numeric Keypad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your keyboard offers a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/712635\/where-did-the-numeric-keypads-on-pc-keyboards-come-from\/\">numeric pad (numeric keys to the right of your other keys), use a quick keyboard shortcut to add the section symbol to your document.<\/p>\n<p>First, place the cursor where you want to add the symbol in your document to use this method.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812823\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-place-cursor-word.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose the location for the section symbol.\" width=\"650\" height=\"316\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press and hold down the Alt key on your keyboard and enter <code>0167<\/code> using the numeric pad. When you release the Alt key, a section symbol (\u00a7) will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear at your cursor\u2019s location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812824\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-add-section-symbol.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add the section symbol in Word.\" width=\"650\" height=\"294\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>All of the Best Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7_Using_Words_%E2%80%9CInsert%E2%80%9D_Menu\"><\/span>Type the Section Symbol (\u00a7) Using Word\u2019s \u201cInsert\u201d Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your keyboard has no numeric pad, use Word\u2019s \u201cInsert\u201d menu to insert the section symbol in your document. This is the same menu that lets you add many other symbols.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, first, place your cursor where you want to add the symbol in your document. Then, in Word\u2019s ribbon at the top, click the \u201cInsert\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812825\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-word-insert-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Insert&quot; tab at the top.\" width=\"650\" height=\"255\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cInsert\u201d tab, in the \u201cSymbols\u201d section, select \u201cSymbol.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812826\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-word-symbol-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Symbol.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"297\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the expanded \u201cSymbol\u201d menu, click \u201cMore Symbols.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812827\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-word-more-symbols.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;More Symbols.&quot;\" width=\"463\" height=\"369\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cSymbol\u201d window. Here, click the \u201cSpecial Characters\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812828\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-word-special-characters.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access the &quot;Special Characters&quot; tab.\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cSpecial Characters,\u201d find and click the section symbol (\u00a7). Then choose \u201cInsert\u201d at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812829\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/7-add-section-symbol.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the section symbol and choose &quot;Insert.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A section symbol (\u00a7) has been successfully added to your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812830\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/8-section-symbol-in-word.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Section symbol inserted in the Word document.\" width=\"650\" height=\"306\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all there is to it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tip_Create_a_Custom_Keyboard_Shortcut_for_the_Section_Symbol_%C2%A7\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Bonus Tip: Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut for the Section Symbol (\u00a7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To insert the section symbol faster, you can create a keyboard shortcut that adds that symbol whenever you press the specified keys. This is extremely useful if you often have to insert the section symbol in your documents.<\/p>\n<p>First, open Word and access the \u201cInsert\u201d tab to create the shortcut. Then select Symbol &gt; More Symbols.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812827\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-word-more-symbols.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;More Symbols.&quot;\" width=\"463\" height=\"369\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSymbol\u201d window, click the \u201cSpecial Characters\u201d tab. Then click the \u201cSection\u201d option and choose \u201cShortcut Key.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812831\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/9-section-symbol-shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"449\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the following window, click the \u201cPress New Shortcut Key\u201d field. Then type the shortcut key you\u2019d like to assign to the section symbol. We\u2019ll use Alt+D in this example.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, in the bottom-left corner of the window, click \u201cAssign.\u201d Then click \u201cClose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-812832\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-assign-shortcut-word-section-symbol.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Assign a keyboard shortcut to the section symbol.\" width=\"602\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your shortcut key is now activated. From now on, whenever you press the shortcut you defined, Word will add the section symbol (\u00a7) at your current cursor location. 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