To add a special character into the text of virtually any application:
1.  Find the character that you need from the chart below.
2.  Press and hold down the ALT key.
3.  Using the keypad (number pad), press 0, then press the three digit ASCII code.
4.  Release the ALT key.

Examples:    ALT 0162  =  ¢       ALT 0167  =  §       ALT 0188  =  ¼       ALT 0247  =  ÷