| How to Type the Trademark Symbol Posted: 02 Oct 2021 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to type the trademark (™) and registered trademark (®) symbols on your computer, phone, or tablet. The trademark symbol, which is just a "TM" in super-script characters, is used to assert your ownership of the name, word, phrase, or design that distinguishes your brand.[1] If you've registered your trademark with the government, you'll want to switch to the registered trademark symbol—the "R" inside of a circle. There are a variety of ways to insert both symbols on most platforms. [Edit]Using a Mac Keyboard Shortcut - Click on the location where you want to insert the symbol. Your Mac has simple keyboard shortcuts you can use in nearly any app to quickly insert trademark symbols.
- Press for the trademark (™) symbol.
- If you're using Microsoft Word, you can also insert the trademark symbol by typing . Word's AutoCorrect tool will replace what you've typed with the symbol.
- Press for the registered trademark (®) symbol.
- Just like with the unregistered trademark symbol, if you're using Microsoft Word, you can type and the AutoCorrect tool will change it to the proper symbol.
[Edit]Using a Windows Keyboard with a Numeric Keypad - Click on the location where you want to insert the symbol. If your PC's keyboard has a separate 10-key numeric keypad on the right side, you can use a quick keyboard shortcut known as an "alt code" to insert trademark symbols in most apps.
- Activate your 10-key numeric keypad. Alt codes require you to use the 10-key numeric keypad—you can't use the regular numbers at the top of the keyboard. If you have a dedicated 10-key numeric keypad on the right side of your keyboard, you're all set! However, most smaller keyboards don't have a separate numeric keypad—at least not an obvious one! Here's how you can find and activate your hidden 10-key numeric keypad:
- Look for smaller numbers at the bottoms or tops of these keys on the keyboard: m, j, k, l, u, i, o, 7, 8, and 9. If you see numbers on these keys, you can use these keys as your numeric keypad.
- If you don't see these (and this is becoming more common with small modern PC laptops), you'll need to use a different method—alt codes won't work for you.
- Turn on number lock to activate this keypad. Press the key called "NumLk" (or some other abbreviation of "number lock") at the top of the keyboard. To test it out, press the letter L after enabling NumLk—you should see a 3 instead of an L.
- If that doesn't work, you may have to hold down the fn key as you press NumLk to activate it.
- Press and hold the key. Do not release the key until you're finished typing the code, which you'll do shortly.
- Type on the keypad for the trademark (™) symbol. Type these characters in order, using the numeric keypad only—the number row at the top will not work. After typing the last number in the series, you can release the Alt key.[2]
- Press and hold while typing for the registered trademark (®) symbol. This code gives you the registered trademark symbol, which is the "R" in a circle. Remember, do not lift your finger from the Alt key until you've typed the series of numbers in order.
- When you're ready to type using the regular letters again, just press NumLk again to disable the hidden numeric keypad. But since you'll need number lock to type your trademark symbol(s), leave it on for now.
[Edit]Using Microsoft Word - Click the location where you want to insert the symbol. If you're using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or any other Microsoft Office app on your computer, inserting the trademark and registered trademark symbols is easy.
- Type to display the trademark ™ symbol. Word will automatically correct this to the TM symbol on both Windows and macOS.
- If you're using Windows, you can also insert the ™ symbol by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
- On a Mac, you can also insert this symbol by pressing Option + 2.
- Yet another option is to click the Insert tab, click Symbol (or Advanced Symbol) on the toolbar, select More Symbols…, click the Special Characters tab, select the symbol, and then click Insert.
- Type to display the registered trademark ® symbol. Office's AutoCorrect feature will automatically convert this to the registered trademark symbol on Windows and macOS.
- If you're using Windows, you can also use Ctrl + Alt + R to insert this symbol.
- Pressing Option + R on a Mac inserts this symbol as well.
- As with the trademark symbol, you can alco click the Insert tab, click Symbol (or Advanced Symbol) on the toolbar, select More Symbols…, click the Special Characters tab, select the symbol, and then click Insert.
[Edit]Using Unicode on Windows - Click on the location where you want to insert the symbol. If you're unable to use Alt codes or are just looking for an alternative, you can use the Unicode version of the shortcut in most apps. This works in any app that supports Unicode, including Microsoft Word and WordPad.
- Type and press for the trademark (™) symbol. As long as the app you're using supports Unicode, this will transform the numbers into the "TM" symbol.
- Type and press for the registered trademark (®) symbol. That's two zeroes, followed by the letters A and E.[3] Just like with the standard trademark symbol, pressing Alt + X will turn this code into the "r" in a circle.
[Edit]Using a Chromebook - Click the location where you want to insert the symbol. You can use a simple keyboard shortcut in many Chromebook applications (including Google Docs) to insert trademark and registered trademark symbols.
- This method uses Unicode to insert the symbol. If the app you're using doesn't support Unicode characters, this won't work for you.
- Press . A "U" with an underline will appear.
- Type (for the trademark symbol) or for the registered trademark symbol. The code you enter will appear after the special "U."
- The code for the registered trademark symbol is two zeroes followed by a capital "A" and capital "E."
- Press to convert the code to the symbol. The "U" and numerical code will be replaced with the trademark or registered trademark symbol when you press Enter.
- If this doesn't work, the app you're using may not support this type of code. Another option is to copy and paste the symbol that you want to use.
[Edit]Using Copy and Paste from the Web - Highlight a symbol in the introduction to this article. If you're using a computer, use the mouse to highlight the ™ or ® symbol as needed.
- This method will work on any computer, phone, or tablet as long as you paste the copied symbol into an app that supports special characters.
- Copy it to your clipboard. On a computer, press Ctrl + C (PC) or Command + C (Mac). On a phone or tablet, tap Copy above the highlighted symbol.
- Click or tap the place you want to insert the symbol. This places the cursor where you'll be pasting the symbol.
- Paste the symbol into your document. On a computer, press Ctrl + V (PC) or Command + V (Mac). On a phone or tablet, tap and hold the cursor until the menu expands, then tap Paste on the menu.
[Edit]Using iPhone or iPad Emoji - Tap the location where you want to insert the trademark or registered trademark symbol. Your iPhone has emoji characters for both the trademark symbol and the registered trademark symbol. This will work in any app that accepts emojis, including Messages, Mail, and social media apps.
- Tap the location where you want to insert the emoji. This opens the keyboard.
- Type (for the TM symbol) or (for the R in a circle). Your iPhone's text prediction feature will suggest the emoji right above the keyboard.
- Tap the emoji to insert it. This places the emoji at the desired location.
[Edit]Using Android Symbols - Tap the location where you want to insert the symbol. If you're using Gboard or most other Android keyboards, you'll find the trademark ™ and registered trademark ® symbols in the symbol keyboard.
- Tap . This is the key at the bottom-left that brings up the numeric keypad.
- Tap the symbol key "= \ <." It's to the left of the spacebar, above ABC or the key for your language.[4]
- Tap ™️ for the trademark symbol. This inserts the trademark symbol.
- If this doesn't work, you can also use the ™ emoji in the emoji keyboard. Just tap ABC or your language key (whichever you see in the bottom-left), then tap the smiley face to open the emoji keyboard. Tap the symbol tab at the top of the emoji keyboard (it has four symbols, including a music note and percent), and scroll through until you see the symbol you want.[5] Tap it to insert it.
- If your emoji keyboard has a search bar, you can type or to look for it.
- Tap ®️ for the registered trademark symbol. It's in the bottom row of symbols. Now you'll see the registered trademark symbol where you placed your cursor.
- You can also type symbols on Windows using the On-Screen Keyboard. Click the Start button, navigate to the On-Screen Keyboard, Leave Num Lock on. Triple click the Alt button on the On-Screen Keyboard. Type the 4-digit code in the Numpad. Press the Alt key one more time. The symbol will appear.
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| How to Prevent Silverfish Posted: 02 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT Silverfish might not be particularly dangerous to people, but they sure are creepy-looking. That's a good enough reason to want them gone, but they can also trigger allergies and cause damage to things like books, photographs, and clothing. Luckily, you can usually keep them out by making a few tweaks to your environment! [Edit]Repel silverfish with Japanese cedar oil. - It's been proven that this oil will repel and even kill silverfish.[1] While there's no standardized method for applying the oil, some people have had success diluting of the oil in of water.[2] Pour this into a spray bottle, then spritz areas where silverfish might be likely to congregate, like along the walls in a damp basement or the baseboards near your bookshelves.
- You can also buy commercial silverfish repellants made with Japanese cedar oil.
[Edit]Vacuum your floors and furniture frequently. - This will remove any particles that could be silverfish food. Silverfish can feed on crumbs, dust, and even dead insects around your home—yuck! Luckily, it's easy to keep these out of your environment with regular vacuuming.[3]
- As a bonus, if there are any silverfish running around, you'll probably suck them in the vacuum, too.[4]
[Edit]Get rid of any old boxes, newspapers, or magazines. - Paper products provide both food and shelter for silverfish. It's easy to forget about that stack of boxes you meant to put out for recycling or those magazines you never got around to reading. However, silverfish love to eat paper, especially if it's been treated with glue or it has a glossy surface.[5] If there's anything like that around your home, it's best to toss it out if you want to discourage silverfish.[6]
- Similarly, purge your wardrobe regularly so you don't have clothes piled up in bins or bags—silverfish will feed on certain types of fabrics.
[Edit]Store paper or fabric items in sealed containers. - Air-tight plastic bins will keep the silverfish out. If silverfish get into your home, they might start nibbling on any books, magazines, photographs, or even clothes that you have lying around. To help prevent that, place these items in containers with tight-fitting lids.[7]
- Sort through these containers periodically to make sure there aren't any silverfish hiding in them.
[Edit]Seal up your food in airtight containers, as well. - Be especially sure to keep your dry goods sealed tightly. Silverfish are just one of the insects that could be attracted to your food, so this is a good practice no matter what. In particular, silverfish like dry food that's rich in carbs, like pasta, flour, and cereals.[8]
- Be sure to seal up your pet food and treats, too!
[Edit]Run an air conditioner or fan to lower the humidity. - Silverfish thrive in areas with 75-95% humidity.[9] One of the simplest ways to make your house less comfortable for them is to just keep the air moving with an AC or fan. This is especially helpful in areas that tend to be damp, like your basement or bathroom, or in places where you store books or other items silverfish like to eat.[10]
- If your bathroom doesn't have a vent fan, consider having one installed—it can make a big difference in the humidity.
[Edit]Use a dehumidifier in damp rooms. - A dehumidifier pulls moisture out of the air. If there's a spot in your home that just always seems damp, like your bathroom, utility room, or basement, it's pretty likely to attract silverfish. By drying out the area with a dehumidifier, you might discourage insects like silverfish, as well as problems like mold and mildew.[11]
- A dehumidifier can also be helpful in closed spaces, like closets or storage rooms, where silverfish may be more likely to stay hidden for a while.[12]
[Edit]Fix any plumbing leaks. - Leaks create moisture, which will attract silverfish. If you notice a leaky pipe or a dripping faucet, repair it right away. It's probably easier than you think to do it yourself, but you can always call a plumber if you need to.[13]
- If you ignore leaky plumbing, the added moisture in and around your home could create the perfect habitat for silverfish.
- If your water meter is running even when you're not using any water, you probably have a leak somewhere.[14]
[Edit]Clear out your gutters and downspouts regularly. - Leaves, dirt, and other debris can build up in your gutters over time. When that happens, rain can collect inside of them, and it could start to seep into your home. That's going to create a whole lot of problems in the long run—and silverfish will probably be one of them.[15]
- Clean your gutters at least twice a year—or more, if you have a lot of trees that hang over your roof.[16]
[Edit]Seal your home tightly. - Silverfish can flatten out their bodies, so they're able to fit in the tiniest spaces. Walk around the outside of your home with a caulk gun and seal up any gaps or cracks that you see. That way, they won't be able to get into your home in the first place.[17]
- A fresh coat of paint can help seal out silverfish, as well.
- Seal up the interior walls, as well. Especially check for spots like seams in the wall or gaps around your baseboards, door trim, or windows.[18]
- Use expanding foam to seal holes around pipes.[19]
[Edit]Deep-clean your home once or twice a year. - Going through everything can help you spot hiding places for silverfish. During this time, sort through your closets, cabinets, drawers, bookshelves, and storage containers. Toss out any clutter and move things around a little—if there are any silverfish hiding in the areas, they'll likely be flushed out, and you can either smash the bugs or spray them with an insecticide to kill them.[20]
- Since silverfish live in dark, cluttered areas, simply shuffling your items around every so often may help prevent an infestation.
- Be sure to clean everything thoroughly—you may be removing tiny silverfish eggs without even realizing it.
[Edit]Dust dry areas with diatomaceous earth to get rid of the bugs. - Diatomaceous earth (DE) kills silverfish by drying them out. Sprinkle a little into your wall voids or use a duster to apply it along your baseboards. The insects don't have to eat it for it to work—just walk through it—so it's a great barrier against silverfish.[21]
- The easiest way to apply DE is to pour it into a bellows duster. Just squeeze the bulb on the duster while you point the nozzle, and the duster will apply a fine layer of dust.[22]
- This works best if you've also removed any sources of moisture that are attracting the silverfish.
- Diatomaceous earth is naturally derived and non-toxic, so it's safe to use if you have kids or pets.
[Edit]Use a water-based insecticide to kill silverfish on contact. - Spray insecticides aren't the most effective way to prevent silverfish. You're really better off making environmental changes to prevent them from getting into your home in the first place. However, a spray can be an effective way to get rid of an occasional silverfish if that's all you're dealing with. Spray it directly onto the insect or the area where it's hiding—it should kill the silverfish right away.[23]
- Be sure to carefully follow all of the label instructions, as most insecticides are toxic.
- Avoid using them around children or pets.
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| How to Block a Call Posted: 02 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to block phone numbers and unwanted callers on your smartphone or landline. If you've received a call on your smartphone from someone you'd rather not hear from in the future, you can easily block the call using your phone's built-in features. Smartphones also offer options for preventing people who hide their numbers from calling you. If you're using a landline, you can usually block individual phone numbers and unknown callers by entering a quick code at the dial tone, or by calling your service provider. And if you're in the United States, you can also register for the National Do Not Call Registry, which prevents legitimate telemarketers from calling you. [Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on Android (Samsung) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . It's at the top-right corner.
- Tap on the menu. More options will expand.
- Tap on the menu.
- Tap . This allows you to enter the phone number of the person you want to block.[1]
- If you don't want to enter the phone number, you can select Recents and choose a recent caller to block, or select Contacts to select a contact to block.[2]
- Enter the phone number you want to block and tap . This adds the phone number to your Android's block list.
- If you want to unblock a number, return to the Phone app, tap the three dots and select Settings, choose Block numbers, and then tap the minus sign next to the number you want to remove.
[Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on Android (Other Models) - Open your Android's Phone app.[3] This is the phone receiver icon on your Android's home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots.[4] You'll see this menu icon at the top-right corner.
- Tap .[5] It's the option with a clock icon.[6]
- Tap a call from the phone number you want to block.[7] Some options will appear.
- Tap . [8]A pop-up will appear, asking if you want to report the caller as a spam caller.
- If you don't see this option, tap the three vertical dots at the top-right corner and select Block Numbers.
- If you don't want to report the caller, just tap the check box to remove the checkmark before you continue.
- Tap to confirm. The phone number is now added to your block list.
- To remove someone from your block list in the future, just open the Phone app, tap the three dots, select Settings, and tap Blocked numbers. You can then tap the X next to the number you want to remove.
[Edit]Blocking a Phone Number on iPhone - Open your iPhone's Phone app. It's the green-and-white phone receiver icon on your Home screen.
- Tap the tab.[9] It's the clock icon at the bottom of the screen.[10]
- Tap the "i" in a circle next to the number you want to block.[11] You may have to scroll down to find an inbound or outbound phone call from the number in question.
- Tap the red link.[12] It's at the bottom of the info page. A confirmation message will appear.
- Blocking calls from a phone number also prevents that phone number from sending you text messages or calling you on Facetime.
- Tap to confirm. This adds the selected phone number to your block list.
- To remove someone from your block list, open your iPhone's Settings app (the gear icon) and go to Phone > Blocked Contacts. Tap Edit at the top-right, and then tap the minus sign next to the number you want to unblock.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown and Private Callers on Android (Samsung) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . It's at the top-right corner.
- Tap on the menu. More options will expand.
- Toggle on "Block unknown/private numbers" . As long as this switch is enabled, you will not receive incoming phone calls from people who've hidden their phone numbers. You will still receive phone calls from people who aren't in your contacts—the only people who will be blocked are calls with hidden phone numbers.
- Toggle this switch off at any time to allow unknown callers to call you.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown and Private Callers on Android (Other Models) - Open your Android's Phone app. This is the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
- Tap the three vertical dots . This icon is at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the menu. More menu options will appear.
- Tap . If you have any blocked numbers, you'll see them here. You'll also see the option to block unknown callers, which should take care of a lot of spam phone calls.
- Toggle on the Unknown switch . When this switch is activated, calls from private or unidentified numbers will not ring through to your phone.
- You will still receive phone calls from people who aren't in your contacts—the only people who will be blocked are calls with hidden phone numbers.
- Toggle this switch off at any time to allow unknown callers to call you.
[Edit]Blocking Unknown Callers on iPhone - Open your iPhone's Settings . This is the gray gear icon on your Home screen (or in your App Library).
- Scroll down and tap . It's in the 5th group of settings.
- Tap . This option is toward the bottom of the screen.
- Toggle the "Silence Unknown Callers" switch to On . As long as this setting is enabled, your iPhone will not ring when you receive phone calls from private/unknown numbers, as well as people who aren't in your contacts list.
- If you get a call from a phone number that isn't saved to your contacts but does appear in your recent outgoing calls list, that call will still ring through to your phone.
- If you call 911 or another region-specific emergency phone number, Silence Unknown Callers will be disabled for 24 hours following your call.[13]
- Calls blocked with this method can still leave you voicemail, but you won't be notified when they do.
[Edit]Blocking a Number on a Landline - Call your telephone service provider. Before attempting to block a number, ask a customer service representative whether call blocking is available for your phone service. The steps to block calls may vary by service. Sometimes you'll even need to activate the feature by paying a fee.
- Most major US-based phone service providers offer a variety of call blocking services, including AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Frontier, Spectrum, and Verizon.[14]
- Dial on your phone. If supported by your phone provider, dialing this number will allow you to block calls from a particular number.[15]
- After dialing , listen for a recorded voice telling you whether your call blocking service is turned on or off and how many phone numbers are blocked on your line.
- If call blocking isn't enabled, listen for instructions for turning the service on.
- Add a phone number to be blocked. This number will remain in this directory until you manually remove it or disable the call blocking feature altogether.
- Follow the instructions of the automated message for adding phone numbers to the blocked call list for your phone.
- Often you'll need to dial , enter the 10-digit number you want to block, and then press again to confirm.
- If someone you've blocked tries to call you, they'll hear a message that says the phone provider is unable to complete the call. Your phone will not ring from such calls.
- Remove a phone number from your block list. If you decide that you want to unblock a number, dial again and follow the automated prompts.
- Review the numbers listed on your blocked call list by pressing the corresponding number on your telephone keypad as dictated by the automated instructions. Listen as the voice reads the phone numbers on the list.
- Disable call-blocking (optional). If you want to disable call blocking completely, dial from your phone. This automatically unblocks all of your blocked callers.
[Edit]Blocking Anonymous Calls on a Landline - Dial on your phone at the dial tone. This will activate anonymous call blocking for most landline phone customers in the US.[16]
- Listen for a confirmation tone or announcement indicating that the feature has been activated.
- Callers who block the display of their name and numbers will now hear an automated recording that you're not accepting blocked calls. They will be prompted to unblock their Caller ID and call you again.
- Note that only people who are listed as "Anonymous," "Private Name," or "Unknown" will be blocked from calling you. This feature does not extend to anonymous people who do not block their Caller ID.
- Press at the dial tone to deactivate (optional). If you wish to allow unknown names and numbers to call you again, dial this code to disable anonymous call blocking.
- You will hear confirmation tone or announcement that the feature has been disabled,you're your phone will once again ring when you receive calls from private numbers.
[Edit]National Do Not Call Registry - Go to https://www.donotcall.gov in your web browser. This is the website for the US National Do Not Call Registry. If you're receiving too many telemarketing calls, getting on this list will opt you out of future calls. If you don't want to sign up online, you can also call them directly at 1-888-382-1222.[17]
- The National Do Not Call Registry is managed by the Federal Trade Commission and is designed to stop most telemarketer calls.
- This will not block calls from charities, political groups, debt collectors, surveyors, and fundraisers—just legitimate sales and telemarketing calls.[18] If you wish to block calls from these types of organizations, simply request that you be put on that specific company's do not call list, which they must honor.
- Scammers, as you can imagine, don't comply with the Do Not Call Registry. This means that scammers and robot callers can still call you even if you're on the registry.
- Click . It's the orange button on the right side of the page. Instead of entering numbers you wish to be blocked, you'll instead type your phone number so that telemarketers will be prohibited from contacting you.
- Click . It's the orange button at the bottom of the page. Do this only if you're sure you haven't ever signed up for the list before.
- If you think you've signed up before or aren't sure, click VERIFY HERE to find out before registering again.
- Enter the phone number(s) you want to register. You can register up to three phone numbers at once. You'll also need to enter a valid email address to confirm your addition to the registry.
- You'll need to enter your email address twice to verify it.
- Click . It's at the bottom of the form.
- Verify your information and click . Only continue if the information you see on the screen is correct. Once you click this button, you'll receive an email from the Do Not Call Registry confirming your addition to the list.
- Be sure that you have access to the e-mail address you've entered. You will receive a confirmation e-mail that you must click in order to finalize the registration.
- Click the link in the email message from the Do Not Call Registry. The email will come from . Once you click the link, you'll be added to the list.
- Be sure that you click the confirmation link in the e-mail within 72 hours of registration. The link will expire after 72 hours, after which you will have to resubmit the form in order to register.
- Don't be discouraged if you still receive calls a few days after registering. Your number must be on the list for 31 days before this registration takes effect.
- If you still receive telemarketer calls after the 31 day period, you have the option of reporting the caller on the Do Not Call Registry website. Just click the green Report Unwanted Calls button at https://donotcall.gov to do so.
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