📝 Curso Google Docs ✅ Uso del teclado y caracteres especiales

How to Use Special Characters in Google Docs

Introduction to Google Docs and Document Creation

• The video begins with an introduction to using special characters in Google Docs, demonstrating how to create a new blank document.

• The presenter zooms in on the interface for better visibility and titles the document "carácteres especiales."

Understanding Keyboard Functions

• The presenter explains how to use accent marks by pressing the accent key before typing the letter (e.g., "árbol").

• To type certain symbols, users must hold down the Shift key while pressing another key; this varies depending on keyboard layout.

Using Uppercase Letters and Special Symbols

• Users can capitalize letters by holding down the Shift key or using Caps Lock, which activates a LED indicator on some keyboards.

• The AltGr key is introduced for accessing third symbols on keys, such as @ (on number 2) and # (on number 3).

Navigating Within Documents

• Specific keys like Home and End are explained: Home moves the cursor to the start of a line, while End places it at the end.

• Control + Home takes you to the beginning of a document, whereas Control + End moves you to its end.

Page Navigation and Deletion Keys

• Page Up/Page Down functionality is demonstrated by showing how it navigates through lines of text.

• The Backspace key deletes characters backward, while Delete removes characters forward.

Tabulation and Indentation Techniques

• The presenter discusses how tabbing introduces spaces but maintains alignment based on previous entries.

• A demonstration shows that pressing Tab after entering numbers keeps them aligned vertically.

Editing Modes and Common Issues

• The Insert key toggles between normal typing mode and overwrite mode; issues may arise if users accidentally activate overwrite mode.

How to Insert Special Characters and Symbols

Using Keyboard Shortcuts and Menus

• Pressing a specific key can open the context menu similar to right-clicking with a mouse, allowing for quick access to options.

• To insert special characters not available on the keyboard, navigate to the "Insert" menu and select "Special Characters," which opens a comprehensive list of symbols.

• Users can search for specific symbols by typing keywords (e.g., "copy") in the search bar, making it easier to find desired characters quickly.

Exploring Categories of Special Characters

• The special characters menu is categorized; selecting categories like "Numbers" or "Latin" reveals relevant symbols within those groups.

• Emoticons can also be added easily by selecting from an emoji section, enhancing text with visual elements without hassle.

Drawing Symbols for Recognition

• Users have the option to draw symbols directly into the interface, which helps in finding visually similar characters (e.g., drawing a circle for copyright).

Inserting Characters via ASCII Codes

• Special characters can also be inserted using ASCII codes; pressing 'Alt' while typing specific numbers corresponds to different characters (e.g., Alt + 184 for copyright).