Insert a Gamma Symbol with Word Find and Replace
Question details
The user needs to insert a correct gamma symbol into Word's Find and Replace field and understand why entering U+F067 produces a box or question mark.
- Product
- Microsoft Word for Mac
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Replacing text with a gamma symbol using Word's Advanced Find and Replace dialog.
- Observed behavior
- Entering Unicode code point U+F067 in the Replace field shows a box or question mark because F067 is in the Private Use Area and is not a standard gamma character.
Open the Word document and the Advanced Find and Replace dialog. On a Mac, make sure you can access Edit > Emoji & Symbols so you can search the Character Viewer for a standard gamma glyph.
Insert a standard gamma from macOS Character Viewer into Word
Use this when U+F067 appears as a box or question mark in the Replace field; it replaces the Private Use Area code point with a real gamma character.
U+F067 is in the Unicode Private Use Area, so Word does not have a reliable glyph for it. macOS Character Viewer exposes standard gamma code points such as Greek capital gamma (Γ) and Latin gamma (Ɣ).
In Word for Mac, go to Edit > Find > Advanced Find and Replace and click in the Replace field.
Click Edit > Emoji & Symbols in the menu bar, or press Control+Command+Space, to open the macOS Character Viewer.
Type “gamma” in the Character Viewer search box and expand the viewer if needed to see all available glyphs.
Drag the required gamma character, such as Γ, Ɣ, ᴦ, or ℾ, into the Replace field in Word.
Enter your Find text, then click Replace or Replace All to apply the gamma symbol.
Use WPS Office Writer to insert and replace a gamma symbol
Use this if you want a free alternative to Word that handles standard gamma characters and .docx files without the Private Use Area workaround.
Use WPS Office Writer to handle gamma symbols and Word documents for free
Because the box or question mark from U+F067 is a Microsoft Word issue caused by a Private Use Area code point, WPS Office Writer provides a free, lightweight alternative with full .docx compatibility, a familiar ribbon-style interface, and reliable standard gamma symbol insertion.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Click Download WPS Office Free and install the suite on your Mac or Windows PC.
- 2. Open the Word document: Launch WPS Office Writer and open the .docx file that contains the text you want to replace.
- 3. Apply the gamma symbol: Use Insert > Symbol or paste Γ into the Find and Replace dialog to insert a standard gamma character.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does U+F067 not insert a gamma symbol in Word?
U+F067 is a Private Use Area code point. It does not have a standard Unicode gamma mapping, so Word often displays it as a box or question mark depending on the font.
How do I open Character Viewer on Mac to find gamma?
In Word for Mac, click Edit > Emoji & Symbols or press Control+Command+Space, then type “gamma” in the Character Viewer search field.
Which gamma character should I insert in Find and Replace?
Use a standard glyph such as Γ (Greek capital gamma), Ɣ (Latin gamma), ᴦ (Greek letter small capital gamma), or ℾ (double-struck capital gamma). Choose the one that matches your content and font.
Can I insert gamma in WPS Office Writer Find and Replace?
Yes. WPS Writer supports standard Unicode symbols. You can insert Gamma from Insert > Symbol and paste it into the Find and Replace dialog.
Does changing the font fix U+F067 in Word?
Usually not. Because U+F067 is not a standard Greek gamma code point, the glyph is not guaranteed in any font. Insert a standard gamma character instead.
