Two styles of bias, two very different results. Opinions, please.

[Leo_Gnardo]

Ω Yay!!

It's all Greek to me . . . Drat I'm stymied because my laptop kb has no number pad. I'm sure it's a common problem, even more so for those using tablets or smart phones. Maybe if I plug an external kb in? Back when I was using a desk top computer "box" all kinds of alt symbols were available. However I found if I used them, they would come out as blank, or as some other aardvark symbol when my text showed up on the interwebs.

[Dave H]

I just use 'R' to replace the omega symbol.

[g1]

I just use 'R' to replace the omega symbol.

I believe that is now the industry standard. And K or M where the decimal place would be for values over 1000.
I've been hesitant using that notation here, but I think we should all use it more.

[Tony Bones]

It's all Greek to me . . . Drat I'm stymied because my laptop kb has no number pad. I'm sure it's a common problem, even more so for those using tablets or smart phones. Maybe if I plug an external kb in? Back when I was using a desk top computer "box" all kinds of alt symbols were available. However I found if I used them, they would come out as blank, or as some other aardvark symbol when my text showed up on the interwebs.

If you're using Windows, look for an application call "Character Map" (charmap.exe.) It's more cumbersome than typing alt-***, but it will let you copy any of a zillion weird characters to the clipboard and paste them wherever you want. ͲϠϢЭѬѮ֍Ώῼ™℗⅔∞☼

Protip: don't choose Greek characters from the Symbol font. Choose them from Arial or any other font that displays ordinary letters.

Edit: some laptops have an numeric keyboard embedded in the regular keyboard. In that case you would see numbers printed in a different color on the letter keys.

[Leo_Gnardo]

If you're using Windows, look for an application call "Character Map" (charmap.exe.) It's more cumbersome than typing alt-***, but it will let you copy any of a zillion weird characters to the clipboard and paste them wherever you want. ͲϠϢЭѬѮ֍Ώῼ™℗⅔∞☼

Protip: don't choose Greek characters from the Symbol font. Choose them from Arial or any other font that displays ordinary letters.

Edit: some laptops have an numeric keyboard embedded in the regular keyboard. In that case you would see numbers printed in a different color on the letter keys.

Thanks for the advice Tony! Now I squinted at the keyboard, sure enough there are tiny grey numbers providing a numeric array. Tried the alt+234 trick, no joy. Not giving up though. Tom Carlos mentioned "number lock" what's that? I see a grey lock symbol on F1, tried it, still no omega... Anyway I'm finding a host of extra functions I didn't know existed before on this keyboard. You're providing me with some enlightenment today, I'm grateful for that!

[Tony Bones]

Thanks for the advice Tony! Now I squinted at the keyboard, sure enough there are tiny grey numbers providing a numeric array. Tried the alt+234 trick, no joy.

Look along the bottom row of your keyboard for a function key that (probably) has the same color grey writing on it. You would need to hold down that key to activate the embedded numpad. So, while holding down alt and Fn, type "234", then release alt and Fn.

[Leo_Gnardo]

Look along the bottom row of your keyboard for a function key that (probably) has the same color grey writing on it. You would need to hold down that key to activate the embedded numpad. So, while holding down alt and Fn, type "234", then release alt and Fn.

↑ Hm, gives me an arrow up. Plus it's making my display dimmer. Maybe I better use the other methods. Thanks nonetheless!

[Dulles]

Some laptops use the function key in combination to control hardware like screen brightness. I use the character map, it's the most foolproof but a bit time consuming.

[Leo_Gnardo]

Some laptops use the function key in combination to control hardware like screen brightness. I use the character map, it's the most foolproof but a bit time consuming.

Thanks Dulles! I've recently started using f.lux to auto dim during evening hours - so I thought mistakenly somehow I'd reprogrammed it. Not so. After rebooting, my screen is back at full brightness. Everything back to normal, whew! For a while it was like looking at my screen thru dense fog. Thanks for your help!