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larryp38960923
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May 10, 2023
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Copyright symbol not showing up

  • May 10, 2023
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OK, this came up unexpectedly on my laptop (Win 10P). I'm on the most current version of PS 24.4.1.

When I try to type the copyright symbol (Alt 0169) it doesn't appear for some reason. I go to the Windows Character Map and click on it. Normally, it comes up fine.

 

But lately, when I do this, it doesn't work... My desktop has the same version and I have no issues with it.

 

For example, on an image, I want to type my copyright. I'll just type Alt 0169, the copyright symbol comes up and then my name, and everything is fine.

 

Lately, (just on my laptop), no matter what way I try to get the copyright symbol, it doesn't work. It used to, but now it doesn't.

 

It has me quite perplexed... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Larry

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May 13, 2023

Also, check whether the font contains a copyright symbol. Many don't, so if you've changed your default Photoshop font it could be the issue.

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 13, 2023

    👍 about font selection. 

    When in doubt, switch to Arial which supports alt-0169 ©

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 11, 2023

    To use alt+codes, you need to engage the Numeric keypad and/or numeric function keys. 

    On most computers, you click the Num Lock key.  On others, you press and hold the Fn and left Alt key.

     

    See link below for more suggestions.

    https://www.easytechguides.com/use-alt-codes-on-a-laptop/

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    larryp38960923Author
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    May 13, 2023

    Thanks, I'll try that... (fingers crossed) 

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    May 13, 2023

    @larryp38960923 

     

    Alternatively, you can use the Glyphs panel (Window menu or Type > Panels menu). Here I've filtered to Symbols. Once you use a glyph, it will show up in the Recents list at the top for easy re-use.

    Jane

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