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How do I use special characters or symbols to my email?
To add special characters/symbols in your email, you would have to use the HTML number or its name code:
  1. Click on the "Edit" icon of the block in which you wish to add the symbol.
  2. On the left panel, click on or in the toolbar of the block, click on the HTML button.
  3. In the Code View popup, find and replace the special symbol with its HTML number or name.
    Examples of typical symbols are :
    Type of character
    or symbol
    HTML number HTML name
    © © ©
    ® ® ®
    ™ ™
    £ £ £
    ¢ ¢ ¢

    A reference for the HTML numbers and names are available at http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/02/special_characters/
  4. Click Save & Close.
  5. Click Save on the block you are editing to save your changes.
You can now do a preview or send a test email to confirm that the special symbol does appear in your email.
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