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Here's how to Write Fractions in Google Docs.

i. Google Docs supports a wide range of special characters that you can use to enhance your documents. Here are some tips for using special characters in Google Docs:

1. **Insert Special Characters:**
- To insert a special character, click on "Insert" in the menu, then select "Special characters." This opens a sidebar where you can search for and insert the special character you need.

2. **Keyboard Shortcuts:**
- Learn keyboard shortcuts for commonly used special characters. For example, for accented letters, you can often use Ctrl + ', then the letter, or Alt + E, then the letter (on Windows). On Mac, you can often use Option + E, then the letter.

3. **Math Equations:**
- If you need mathematical symbols or equations, go to "Insert" - "Equation" to access the equation editor. Here, you can insert a variety of mathematical symbols and structures.

4. **Use the Character Map:**
- On Windows, you can use the Character Map to find and copy special characters. Search for "Character Map" in the Start menu, select a font, find the character you need, and copy it to your document.

5. **Emoji:**
- For emojis, you can use the "Insert" - "Emoji" menu. This allows you to insert a variety of emojis directly into your document.

6. **Unicode Characters:**
- You can directly input Unicode characters by using the hexadecimal code. For example, type "1F44B" and then press Alt + X to convert it into a waving hand emoji.

7. **AutoCorrect:**
- Google Docs has an AutoCorrect feature that can automatically replace certain combinations of characters with special characters. For example, typing "(c)" can be automatically replaced with the copyright symbol. You can customize these in "Tools" - "Preferences."

8. **Special Characters Toolbar:**
- In the toolbar, there's a special characters dropdown where you can find common symbols and characters. Click on "Insert" - "Special characters" - "Latin" to find symbols like the degree symbol or copyright symbol.

9. **Copy and Paste:**
- If you have a special character in another document or webpage, you can often copy and paste it directly into Google Docs.

10. **Explore Add-ons:**
- Explore Google Docs add-ons that might provide additional special characters or symbols. Some add-ons are designed specifically for inserting symbols and characters not readily available in the standard Google Docs character set.

Remember that the availability of special characters can depend on the font you're using. If you're not seeing the character you want, try changing the font to one that supports the specific character you need.