this is a very comprehensive guide with various methods you can use to insert or write the mail/envelope symbol or mail symbol signature (✉ ) in microsoft word for windows. you will learn all the simple methods, including the alt code shortcut.
Without wasting too much time, let’s get started.
quick guide to typing the mail/envelope symbol (✉)
To type the mail/envelope symbol in word, press the alt key and type 9993 using the number pad on the right side of your keyboard.
The following table contains everything you need to know to be able to type this symbol in Microsoft Word for Windows
more details on how to write the mail/envelope symbol
The above information is enough to insert the mail/envelope sign into your microsoft word document.
However, if you’re not satisfied with this quick help, keep reading below as I’ll explain in detail how to get this symbol or any other symbol anywhere in your ms word for windows.
As you may know, there are several dual-purpose keys on the keyboard for both Windows and Mac. that is, symbols are readily available as second keys on the keyboard. by simply pressing two or more keys simultaneously, you can easily insert such symbols into your work. for example, if you press the keys shift + 7 you will get the ampersand (&).
however, other symbols are not printed on the keyboard as second keys. this makes it difficult to write. one of these symbols is the mail/envelope symbol (✉).
writing becomes very difficult for you if you need to add some of these symbols regularly in your work.
but it doesn’t have to be difficult. especially now that you are reading this step-by-step guide.
how to insert a mail/envelope symbol in word/excel
In the following sections, I will show you all the easy ways to write or insert this symbol (✉) in your ms word for windows.
In a couple of minutes, I’ll explain various methods you can use to get the (✉) and any other symbols when the need arises.
however, without further ado, the methods are explained in detail below.
1. mail/envelope symbol shortcuts
windows has several shortcuts, some of which only work in microsoft word. the mail/envelope symbol is one of them. the shortcut is the alternate code shortcut which is alt + 9993.
Each symbol in word has a unique code that you can use to insert the symbol into your document. this code is well known as “alt code”.
Below are the steps to type this symbol on your keyboard (using the alt code provided above):
- press the num lock key to enable the numeric keypad. use the fn key + numlk keys to turn on numlock on laptops without a numpad.
- hold down alt and type 9993 using the numpad.
- after typing the alternate code (i.e. 9993), release the [alt] key you pressed.
As soon as you release the alt key, the mail/envelope symbol (✉) should appear in your document.
2. copy and paste mail/envelope symbol
Use the button below to copy and paste the mail/envelope symbol for your work.
My favorite method of inserting symbols is to copy and paste.
With this method, all you need to do is search google for the symbol you need to type and then copy it from one of the provided search results. once you get the symbol in your document, you can always copy and paste it back when the need arises.
use the button above to get this symbol on your clipboard.
3. using the insert symbol dialog box
This approach is not as straightforward as the shortcuts. but it’s pretty simple.
and once you get the symbol in your document, you can always copy and paste it back when you need it in your work.
Below are the steps to insert the mail/envelope login in word using the insert symbol dialog.
- Go to the insert tab.
- on the insert tab, click the symbol button and select more symbols…
These few clicks will open the symbol dialog.
- Locate the symbol you want to insert.
to easily find the mail/envelope symbol in the symbols window, click the font dropdown menu and change it to wingdings, then look at the bottom area from the dialog box and type 002a in the character code: field. the symbol you want to insert will be selected after you write the code.
- click the insert button.
Alternatively, double-clicking the symbol will also insert the symbol into your document.
- click the close button.
this is how you can insert this symbol in word using the insert symbol dialog.
conclusion
As you can see, these are the various ways you can insert or type the mail/envelope symbol in word/excel with or without using the keyboard.
My favorite method is to use the copy and paste method followed by the alt code shortcut. the insert symbol method is also very useful.
If you have any comments or questions about this envelope/mail signing guide, please let me know in the comments section below.
thanks for reading.