X bar (mean symbol)

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April 18, 2017
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Hi

I can't find the x-bar (mean symbol) in Indesign.

Anyone know how to locate this symbol in glyphs?

(Indesign CC 2017)

Thanks,

Roger

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Correct answer vinny38

In addition, using Rorohiko's cool (and free) script "UnicodeInjector" (https://www.rorohiko.com/wordpress/manuals/unicodeinjector-easily-insert-any-unicode-character-into-indesign) makes things so easy.

You can even assign a shortcut (CTRL + / in my example below) to type your "combined glyph".

See:

vinny38

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Hi

This spectific Glyph doesn't exist.

You need to combine two glyphs : x and "Macron" (Unicode 0304). Of course make sure your font has this "macron" glyph.

No need for kerning.

For a faster workaround, IndyFont would be a great tool.

Autocorrect could be handy too.

vinny38Correct answer

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In addition, using Rorohiko's cool (and free) script "UnicodeInjector" (https://www.rorohiko.com/wordpress/manuals/unicodeinjector-easily-insert-any-unicode-character-into-indesign) makes things so easy.

You can even assign a shortcut (CTRL + / in my example below) to type your "combined glyph".

See:

hammer0909

Community Expert

I've never had to use this character but I would think that maybe a math-based font in the OpenType format would definitely have it. I can't find a fond that does. That being said, if you open up the Glyphs panel in InDesign, you can search for the character by name or unicode value.

winterm

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Also it can be inserted using KB command Alt+0215

regorCAuthor

Participant

I discovered kern and did it manually which solved the problem, another suggestion or easier workaround would be appreciated.

Roger

winterm

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If you need to use specific font, and it hasn't that glyph, I'd vote for amaarora's second option. It's far more safe and robust solution. Depends on the volume of your project and workflow, though.

winterm

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