1.42 FAQ-159 How can I add a prime or double prime symbol in text labels?

Last Update: 9/22/2016

Sometimes you may want to add a prime or double prime to your text label. Taking the prime symbol as an example, in order to do that:

  1. Double click on the text label to enter in-place edit mode.
  2. Make sure superscript is turned on. i.e. In the Format toolbar, either the Button Superscript.png button or the Button SuperSubscript.png button is pressed.
  3. Press Ctrl + ' or Ctrl + P.

Add Full Height Prime.png

Alternatively, you can use escape sequence (\+(\y('))) in the Object Properties dialog.

Note that this works also for rich text in worksheet.

You may refer to the following table for more details:

Symbol Example Preview Keyboard Access
(PC US English Keyboard) 		Escape Sequence
Prime Prime Symbol Preview.png

Ctrl + '

or

Ctrl + P

(When Superscript is turned on)

\+(\y('))
Single Quote Mark Single Quote Mark Preview.png

'

\'
Double Prime Double Prime Symbol Preview.png

Ctrl + Shift + '

or

Ctrl + Shift + P

(When Superscript is turned on)

\+(\y("))
Double Quote Mark Double Quote Mark Preview.png

Shift + '

\"

The offset from the prime (or double prime) to the base is controlled by the system variable @TAPP, to adjust the prime height change @TAPP (default 130) to a value between -1000 to 1000 and refresh to see the effect.


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