See http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/LostSymbol.htm for an explanation.

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Words into Type
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"Navylovely" wrote in message
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I cannot find the "Symbol" option on my "Insert" menu in Word. I know I
have
used this option before, and the Help option tells me this is where
"Insert
Special Character" is supposed to be. But I can't find it. In fact, I
cannot
find it anywhere. Any ideas? I'm wondering if it's a glitch in my version
or
something. Has anyone else ever had this problem?