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The Ultimate Glossary of Microsoft Excel Symbols

To apply the dollar currency to a value, select the cell, press Ctrl+1 to launch the Format Cells dialog box, and select "Currency" or "Accounting" in the Number tab. Then, choose the dollar symbol ...
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Create Keyboard Shortcuts to Insert Symbols in Word and Excel

Q I’m beginning to handle international business, which means I need to be able to use foreign currency symbols in both Word and Excel. How do I create a shortcut for various symbols? In Excel, it’s a ...