Where is the symbol for "1/2" on the keyboard?

I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
already).

Complaint no. 2:

On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
half)?

This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.

On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
character dialog, select your character, then exit.

With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
character, etc.

But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
immediately gives you all the diacritics.

Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
desktop Windows).

Anyone?

***

Donald
Mon Mar 17 15:45:11 PDT 2008

On 3/17/08 17:42 , in article
518dcc51-d993-4634-a374-818a47fb0f0f@a70g2000hsh.googlegroups.com,
"baobob@my-deja.com" <baobob@my-deja.com> wrote:

> I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
> them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
> already).
>
> Complaint no. 2:
>
> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?
>
> This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
> insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.
>
> On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
> character dialog, select your character, then exit.
>
> With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
> the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
> or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
> SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
> dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
> character, etc.
>
> But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
> immediately gives you all the diacritics.
>
> Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
> desktop Windows).
>
> Anyone?
>
> ***

Well, I don't know if it's possible with the standard WM SIPs, but it can be
done with third party SIPs. I use FITALY on my Wing and it does have the
appropriate symbols for 1/2, 1/2 and 3/4's.

Don

adam
Mon Mar 17 17:06:00 PDT 2008



"baobob@my-deja.com" wrote:

> I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
> them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
> already).
>
> Complaint no. 2:
>
> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?
>
> This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
> insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.
>
> On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
> character dialog, select your character, then exit.
>
> With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
> the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
> or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
> SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
> dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
> character, etc.
>
> But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
> immediately gives you all the diacritics.
>
> Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
> desktop Windows).
>
> Anyone?
>
> ***
>

adamR
Mon Mar 17 17:07:01 PDT 2008



"baobob@my-deja.com" wrote:

> I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
> them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
> already).
>
> Complaint no. 2:
>
> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?
>
> This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
> insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.
>
> On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
> character dialog, select your character, then exit.
>
> With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
> the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
> or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
> SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
> dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
> character, etc.
>
> But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
> immediately gives you all the diacritics.
>
> Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
> desktop Windows).
>
> Anyone?
>
> ***
>

adamR
Mon Mar 17 17:10:04 PDT 2008



"baobob@my-deja.com" wrote:

> I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
> them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
> already).
>
> Complaint no. 2:
>
> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?
>
> This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
> insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.
>
> On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
> character dialog, select your character, then exit.
>
> With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
> the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
> or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
> SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
> dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
> character, etc.
>
> But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
> immediately gives you all the diacritics.
>
> Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
> desktop Windows).
>
> Anyone?
>
> ***
> im not sure about win mobile but on my computer[windows vista]i hold down alt and press 427 on num pad then release alt resulting with this ½ hope that helps

Beverly
Mon Mar 17 17:23:11 PDT 2008

>> hold down alt and press 427 <<

Would be nice... but there isn't an <alt> key in windows mobile.

One option might be to import the character and paste it into a template
for copy/paste.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

Sven
Tue Mar 18 12:58:51 PDT 2008

Part of it is that special characters need to available in the font being
displayed. I think it is nice that the many language unique symbols are
supported for the many folks around the world using WM. Another issue may be
the limited resolution on PPCs and Smartphones, may be stretched trying to
render something like a fraction clearly in the majority of cases. Seems the
'1' '/' '2' is clear enough and more universally supported. Of course I may
be a bit more forgiving since I clearly recall having to roll the platen
down half a line to create a superscript, and then roll it back to continue
typing.

--
Sven
MVP Mobile Devices
<baobob@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:518dcc51-d993-4634-a374-818a47fb0f0f@a70g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>I have so many complaints about Win Mobile that I've started numbering
> them (even tho' I've submitted many complaints into this group
> already).
>
> Complaint no. 2:
>
> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?
>
> This complaint is ironic, because in point of fact Win Mobile's symbol
> insertion is SUPERB and MUCH BETTER than desktop Windows.
>
> On the desktop, if you're using Word, you have to launch Word's own
> character dialog, select your character, then exit.
>
> With something like Excel, it's absolutely pathetic. You must launch
> the Start Menu. You must hunt under Accessories, or Ladies' Apparel,
> or some damned thing, to launch Windows' main character map. You must
> SELECT a character. You must COPY the character. You must EXIT the
> dialog. You must RECLAIM focus over your app. You must INSERT the
> character, etc.
>
> But Win Mobile's keyboard has its superb accented-character shift that
> immediately gives you all the diacritics.
>
> Only thing is, I don't see such common symbols like "1/2" (0189 in
> desktop Windows).
>
> Anyone?
>
> ***

michael
Sat Mar 22 07:23:22 PDT 2008

baobob@my-deja.com wrote:

> On the WM keyboard, where are the common symbols, e.g. for "1/2" (one-
> half)?

On WM 6 you can find the "1/2" on the third page of the "Symbol Pad"
keyboard. Not easily accessible, but at least it's there.

Regards...
Michael