maths (?) symbol psion (?), is there a graphic I can use in an e-mail ?

[CW1]

Hi,

writing an e-mail and need to include a psion (sp ?) sign, looks very similar to an underlined u (and no, don't wanna use an underlined u !). Is there a symbol I can use, like a Ctrl+Alt character ?

[MichaelZZ]

Do you mean Greek letter psi? (ψ or Ψ)

You can either copy these or trawl around Character Map.

[CW1]

It's pronounced sy-on, I think. I did think it was a Greek letter but after a lot of searching, it looks like it's actually a mathematical symbol (which, of course, could be named after a Greek letter !).
It's more of a u with the top wider apart (like half an egg shape), with a line underneath.

[LeMarchand]

I take it you mean the "P" equivalent in the old Psion logo: http://www.sciuridae....images/Psion_logo.jpg

If so, are you sure it's an actual sign? I was under the impression it was something their design team made up: http://www.pdastreet....tid=3433&d=1147301274

[Buenchico]

Ooh, that's pretty, LeMarchand!

I'm also reasonably confident that it doesn't exist as a symbol in its own right. I certainly never encountered it when studying for my maths degree, I can find no web reference to it and not one of the many specialists fonts which are on my PC include it.

Anyway, using special symbols in emails is always risky because the recipient might not be using an email client which can access the relevant font (or view the embedded font).

[CW1]

LeMarchand, that's it ! How odd ... it's actually a Ctrl or Shift type key (ie. press another key whilst holding the Psion key down) on a hand held computer which I've now realised - is a Psion !! *doh* But thanks - wouldn't have been able to sleep tonight :))

[bigbadmarty]

I'll bet you got a first Chris ;)

[factor-fiction]

Amazingly Chris got a third - and is proud of it

[sunny-dave]

... can we give LeMarchand the 'nicest gif of the day' award - lovely :)