How do I format the number zero with a line through it?

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In europe I have seen the number zero with a line through it to easily
differentiate from the letter o. I deal with international people and it
would be so much easier in communications
Thank you
 
Choose a font that has a slashed zero. But bear in mind that it won't
display that way at the other end unless you convert to PDF or the recipient
is also using the same font. In short, this is a waste of time. You're
solving a problem that isn't there. Why should 'international people' have
more trouble distinguishing zeros and o's than you do?

Is 'international people' your euphemism for 'the poor bastards who don't
live in the USA and are therefore ignornt and stupid' ?
 
When I am writing access codes out for peopele to access sensitive
information on a private website, it would be easier if I or they could
easily distinguish, A2B0OC. If english is not a first language, it makes it
simpler. Got nothing to do with your statement, which maybe shows the depth
of your intellect.
 
One option would be to type the number "0", highlight it, then
format>strikethrough; maybe create a macro/shortcut for that.
 
Yes I can see that you might have trouble communicating with peopele, if you
send them messages like "A2B0OC" ... Since English is obviously not your
first language, perhaps you should master your own first.
 
Get your programming staff on the ball. Access codes should NEVER combine 0
and O, or l, 1 and I. Pick one or the other and tell people that's what you
are using.

THAT is the problem you should be solving. The problem is not delivery. It's
content.

Dan
 
Hi there

Giant said:
When I am writing access codes out for peopele to access sensitive
information on a private website, it would be easier if I or they could
easily distinguish, A2B0OC. If english is not a first language, it makes it
simpler. Got nothing to do with your statement, which maybe shows the depth
of your intellect.
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OK, I'm in Europe here, and I have to tell you: we don't write our zeros
generally with a strikethrough (some people may do so when they write on
paper, but I've seen this on both sides of the Atlantic). [A lot more of
"us" here writes the number "1" with its proper serif, but that's
another story. :-)]

Whenever the difference between "0" and "O" or "1" and "l" is important,
it does make sense to use a font where the stuff does not look alike.
Passwords are a good example. So, in your case, use a fixed-width font
like Courier New and all will be well.

I fail to see why this would have anything to do with the origin of the
reader, though -- if you use a font where letters and figures may easily
be mixed up, (some) people won't read the intended string -- no matter
where on this planet they have been bred.

I don't want to be caught in any flame war, but Jezebel's first
paragraph was spot-on, I'd say.

Greetinx
Robert
 
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