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how to delete a Scrap file created by mistake
I was inserting cents sign symbol a lot and thought I could just move a
shortcut of the CENTS sign to my desktop to use in the future. Now I have a document scrap file sitting there that I cannot delete or open but I can paste the symbol into other docs. I'd like to get rid of it but cannot delete it and I think this is now where the code for the cents sign is stored. Is there a way to delete it and still have my cents sign that I use often. Thanks |
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There is a built-in keyboard shortcut for the cent symbol (Ctrl+/, c) or you
could assign your own through Insert | Symbol | Shortcut Key... That will be a better approach once you've gotten rid of your scrap file. According to KB138275, you can delete the desktop scrap (.shs) file the same way you delete any other desktop shortcut, with the exception that "If you select and delete the desktop icon, the corresponding .shs file is also deleted." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Rhoda" wrote in message ... I was inserting cents sign symbol a lot and thought I could just move a shortcut of the CENTS sign to my desktop to use in the future. Now I have a document scrap file sitting there that I cannot delete or open but I can paste the symbol into other docs. I'd like to get rid of it but cannot delete it and I think this is now where the code for the cents sign is stored. Is there a way to delete it and still have my cents sign that I use often. Thanks |
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Bob,
Thank you very much for reminding me I could just drag file to recycle bin and that that would allow me to delete it; I always click on item to delete and then select "delete" from what I call the "Other button" drop down list (I am left-handed and have switched my mouse). I kept getting message that file was in use, etc. Also I appreciated the assurance that my cents symbol would still be there in Word and it is! Case Closed...Thanks again, Rhoda "CyberTaz" wrote: Put your fears to rest - there is no way that what you are concerned about could happen You have apparently double-clicked the scrap & activated an OS feature that will not allow you to delete it. The next time you log in simply drag the scrap to the Recycle Bin (or rt-click it, select Delete). You should be able to trash it with no problem. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Rhoda" wrote in message ... I was inserting cents sign symbol a lot and thought I could just move a shortcut of the CENTS sign to my desktop to use in the future. Now I have a document scrap file sitting there that I cannot delete or open but I can paste the symbol into other docs. I'd like to get rid of it but cannot delete it and I think this is now where the code for the cents sign is stored. Is there a way to delete it and still have my cents sign that I use often. Thanks |
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Put your fears to rest - there is no way that what you are concerned about
could happen You have apparently double-clicked the scrap & activated an OS feature that will not allow you to delete it. The next time you log in simply drag the scrap to the Recycle Bin (or rt-click it, select Delete). You should be able to trash it with no problem. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Rhoda" wrote in message ... I was inserting cents sign symbol a lot and thought I could just move a shortcut of the CENTS sign to my desktop to use in the future. Now I have a document scrap file sitting there that I cannot delete or open but I can paste the symbol into other docs. I'd like to get rid of it but cannot delete it and I think this is now where the code for the cents sign is stored. Is there a way to delete it and still have my cents sign that I use often. Thanks |
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how to delete a Scrap file created by mistake
Suzanne,
thanks for your suggestion. I find the control key combinations a bit awkward to use and thought my shortcut idea would be quicker (it did allow me to paste my symbol in just fine) but normal delete methods were not working at all (file in use message). I'm all set now. Bob's suggestion to drag it to recylce bin did the trick. Thanks...Rhoda "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: There is a built-in keyboard shortcut for the cent symbol (Ctrl+/, c) or you could assign your own through Insert | Symbol | Shortcut Key... That will be a better approach once you've gotten rid of your scrap file. According to KB138275, you can delete the desktop scrap (.shs) file the same way you delete any other desktop shortcut, with the exception that "If you select and delete the desktop icon, the corresponding .shs file is also deleted." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Rhoda" wrote in message ... I was inserting cents sign symbol a lot and thought I could just move a shortcut of the CENTS sign to my desktop to use in the future. Now I have a document scrap file sitting there that I cannot delete or open but I can paste the symbol into other docs. I'd like to get rid of it but cannot delete it and I think this is now where the code for the cents sign is stored. Is there a way to delete it and still have my cents sign that I use often. Thanks |
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