Inserting symbols

[johnengineer]

Is it possible to assign a quick key to a symbol for easier insertion?

[VBA Noob]

You tried the Alt tab + the number ??

Maybe assigning a shortcut to a macro Alt +F8 and options

Sub AddSymbol()

    ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = """"
    With ActiveCell.Characters(Start:=1, Length:=1).Font
        .Name = "Webdings"
        .FontStyle = "Regular"
        .Size = 10
    End With
End Sub

or add-in from this site
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/chars.htm

VBA Noob