Symbols

INTRODUCTION

A symbol is something that stands for or represents something else.

FORM

We distinguish between: alphanumeric symbols and non-alphanumeric symbols.

EXAMPLES

1. Currency

• GBP (£) – The Pound sterling
• USD ($) – The United States dollar
• CAD ($)- The Canadian dollar

2. Points of the compass

• N – north
• S – south
• W – west
• E – east

3. Website/e-mail adresses and links

• @ – at
• # – hash
• / – slash

USE

We use symbols to indicate:

1. Currency
2. Points of the compass
3. Website/e-mail adresses and links