Insert symbol as a header for a column

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James C

I would like to insert 1/5 as a fraction header for a column. You can select
from the symbol menus say for instance under the Airal choices menu as there
are a small number of fraction signs to select. I do not want to particular
type in 1/5 or 1/5th as I want the looks that are obtained from using the
symbol inputs.

Does anybody know how you might achieve this?

Thanks
 
The code for one fifth is 8533.

Insert the following UDF:

Function unicd(r As Long) As String
unicd = ChrW(r)
End Function

Format A1 as Ariel MS Unicode
In A1 enter:

=unicd(8533)

User Defined Functions (UDFs) are very easy to install and use:

1. ALT-F11 brings up the VBE window
2. ALT-I
ALT-M opens a fresh module
3. paste the stuff in and close the VBE window

If you save the workbook, the UDF will be saved with it.

To remove the UDF:

1. bring up the VBE window as above
2. clear the code out
3. close the VBE window

To use the UDF from Excel:

=unicd(A1)

To learn more about macros in general, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm

or

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/WritingFunctionsInVBA.aspx
for specifics on UDFs
 
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