If needed, we can refer to the guide on inserting special characters in Google Docs, which offers various options, including searching for characters by drawing them.
Google Docs is a word processing program on Drive, with basic functions similar to Microsoft Word, including the ability to insert special characters. If needed, we can consult the guide on inserting special characters in Google Docs with different options.
Guide to Inserting Special Characters in Google Docs
Normally, you would go to Insert, then click on Special Characters to open the Insert Special Characters dialog box…
Alternatively, you can use the Alt + I + C keyboard shortcut to quickly open this dialog box. If you are using Google Docs on a Mac, the shortcut is Ctrl + Option + I + C.
Once the dialog box is open, simply click on the character as usual.
Can’t find the character you need in the long list but remember its shape? Then draw it to search faster.
In the blank box on the right, use your mouse to draw the symbol you need—it doesn’t have to be perfect because Docs will automatically detect and display the characters that most closely match your drawing in the left panel. At this point, with the list narrowed down, you can easily find the character you need.
