Can I Add a Registered Symbol on My Laptop for Vista Print Orders?

Discussion Overview

The thread discusses challenges and solutions related to typing the registered trademark symbol on laptops, particularly for creating Vista Print orders. Participants share their experiences and methods for successfully inserting the symbol.

Discussion Character

• Anecdotal
• Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

• One participant mentions difficulty using the alt code for the registered symbol on a laptop without a number pad.
• Another participant suggests typing the symbol in Word and then copying and pasting it.
• One user shares that they successfully copied the symbol from another post but encountered issues when their browser restarted.
• Another participant explains that the alt code requires using the number pad keys, which are not available on all laptops.
• One participant notes that Vista Print has an advanced editing mode with a button for common special symbols, including the registered trademark symbol.
• Another participant mentions that some laptops have a feature to temporarily convert part of the keyboard into a number pad, which could facilitate using the alt code.
• One user indicates that Mac users can type the symbol by holding the option key while pressing R.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of using the alt code on laptops, with some participants providing alternative methods for inserting the symbol.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with typing symbols on different devices, particularly focusing on the limitations of laptops compared to desktops.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community who are looking for ways to include special symbols in their printed materials may find this discussion helpful.