how to use icons

Assign shortcuts to icons in Excel 2013
in addition to assigning keyboard shortcuts to icons in word 2013, you can also assign shortcuts to the excel 2013 icon, but not directly. here's how to use the autocorrect feature in excel to create an easy-to-remember shortcut for an icon.
How to use icons in Microsoft Word 2013
microsoft word provides hundreds of icons that are not on the keyboard for you to insert into the document. for example, you can insert decimals (½), degree symbol (°), pi (π), or currency symbols, such as pounds (£). there are many symbols and characters for each font set.