How to insert special characters and symbols in Google Docs?

To insert special characters and symbols in Google Docs, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your Google Docs document.

2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the special character or symbol.

3. Click on the "Insert" tab in the top menu.

4. From the dropdown menu, select "Special characters."

5. A sidebar will appear on the right side of the document with different categories of special characters and symbols.

6. Browse through the categories or use the search bar to find the specific character or symbol you want to insert.

7. Once you locate the desired character or symbol, click on it to insert it into your document.

Alternatively, you can also use keyboard shortcuts to insert common special characters:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the special character.

2. Press and hold the "Alt" key (for Windows) or "Option" key (for Mac).

3. While holding the key, type the respective numeric code for the special character using the numpad keys (for Windows) or regular number keys (for Mac).

4. Release the key, and the special character will appear at the cursor position.

Note: The second method using keyboard shortcuts may vary depending on your operating system and keyboard layout.