How do I assign shortcut keys to symbols in PowerPoint ?

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In contrast to Word (3000), it seems (still) not possible to simply assign a
shortcut key to symbols from the Insert > Symbol menus in PowerPoint. Please
advice !
 
Pierrot,
You can't in PPT. But you can work around it using AutoCorrect.
First insert the symbol in a textbox using Insert - Symbol. Now close the
symbol dialog box. Select your inserted symbol, go to Tools - AutoCorrect
options
AutoCorrect tab. You should see your symbol should be in the replace with
box. Type a set of characters for instance yy, something you are not going
to use in a normal text and click on the add button.
Now everytime you need the symbol type your set of characters hit the
spacebar and you will get your symbol.
Luc
 
Thanks Luc !
Another unbelievable property of this software. Let's hope the best for a
new version ...
 
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