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Therefore (∴) symbol in Word: 4 different ways

Therefore symbol (∴), comprises three dots is used in mathematical proof and logical argument. It’s placed before the consequence for e.g.

x + 1 = 10, \therefore  x = 9

Four different ways to type therefore symbol in Ms Word

There are four different ways to type therefore symbol in Microsoft Word

Shortcut for Therefore Symbol in Word
Easiest and fastest way to type therefore symbol in Word
  • Method 1: Navigate Insert MenuSymbol” and click more symbols” to open Symbols window. In “Symbols” tab, select Symbol” in “Font” drop-down menu and click “therefore sign(∴)”
  • Method 2 (fastest): Type “\therefore” and press space. Enable “Use Math Autocorrect outside Math Region” to use this method.
  • Method 3: Hold down Alt key and type 8756.
  • Method 4: Type 2234 and press Alt + X

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One time setting to enable Hiddng Math Autocorrect.

  • Go to Files → Options to open Word Options
  • Navigate to Proofing and click AutoCorrect Options button to open Auto Correct window
  • Navigate to Math Autocorrect tab
  • Check the box against Use Math Autocorrect options outside Math region
  • Click Ok and close all the dialogue boxed.
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How to enable math to autocorrect shortcut for use outside Math region in Microsoft Word

Conclusion

Therefore (∴) symbol can be insert in Ms Word using Alt Code (8756), pressing Alt X after 2234, selecting (∴) from symbols and Math Autocorrect Shortcut “\therefore“.

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