How to put a multiplication sign in Microsoft Word

Many users at different stages of their lives deal with such a popular program as Microsoft Word. This program has many nuances, and one of them will be discussed today.

Putting the multiplication sign in Microsoft Word

Today we will look at ways that will allow you to put a multiplication sign in Microsoft Word.

Method 1: Typing the multiplication sign as a dot from the keyboard

The simplest and most accessible way to place a multiplication sign in text, which is used in most cases. To do this, you will need to press the Shift+8 key combination on your keyboard, after which the desired character will be displayed on the screen.

Method 2: typing the multiplication sign in the form of a cross from the keyboard

In some cases, the user may need to put a different variation of the multiplication sign, namely, in the form of a cross. It should be noted right away that this option is not used for computational formulas, but only for a beautiful visual component.

In this case, you will need to type the letter "X" in Russian or English keyboard layout.

Method 3: Inserting a multiplication sign through the Word menu

Microsoft Word has a built-in set of symbols that you can use at any time if you do not have access to the keyboard.

1. To do this, click on the button "Insert" and in the menu that appears, select "Symbol".
   
   
   
   
   
2. A menu of symbols will be displayed on the screen, among which you should find the letter "X" or symbol "*", select it with one click, and then add it to the clipboard with a keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C.
   
   
   
   
   
3. All you have to do is insert a symbol into the text using a keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V.
   

Method 4: Through the Character Menu in Windows

You can also find the required multiplication symbol through a special Windows utility, which is installed on your computer by default.

1. Open the search bar and enter your query into it "Symbol table". Open the result that appears.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Again, a symbol window will open on the screen, in which you should find or letter "X", or symbol "*", only the first one only visually imitates the multiplication sign, and the second one is it.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Double-click on the selected symbol so that it appears at the bottom of the window. It will automatically be placed on the clipboard. Now you can paste it into a text document with a keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V.
   

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