This article explains how to insert a circled number (also called "enclosed alphanumeric") into a Microsoft Word document.
Steps
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Step 1. Open Microsoft Word
If you use Windows, click on the menu of the same name, select "Microsoft Office", then "Microsoft Word". If you are using a Mac you should find the Word icon in the dock or launchpad.
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Step 2. Click Insert
It is located at the top of the screen.
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Step 3. Click on Symbol
This item is located in the panel at the top of the screen, to the right.
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Step 4. Click on More Symbols…
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Step 5. Click on the "Font" drop-down menu
It is located towards the top of the window.
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Step 6. Select Arial Unicode MS
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Step 7. Click on the "Subset" drop-down menu
It is located next to the "Font" menu.
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Step 8. Select Enclosed Alphanumeric
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Step 9. Click on the circled number you wish to add
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Step 10. Click Insert
The circled number will appear in the Word document.