Using my computer, how do I type in the symbol for the British term, Pound Sterling?

Hi hislordship,

For occassional use:
1) Hold down the ALT key, press the numbers 0163 (or alternately 156)
on your numbers keypad, and then release the ALT key.

For frequent use:
2) Assuming you are using something like Windows 98, you can also add
British English to your keyboard and toggle it off and on as needed.

Start / Settings / Keyboard / Language / ADD / English (British) / OK
/ Click Enable Indicator on Taskbar / Apply.

Now you should be able to left click on the Language Indicator in the
taskbar and click on English (British). Your Number Sign (shift-3)
will now be the pound sign.

Here are three handy links:
1. Earthlink:
http://home.earthlink.net/~awinkelried/keyboard_shortcuts.html
2. HotWired:
http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/reference/special_characters/
3. Your html Source:
http://www.yourhtmlsource.com/text/specialcharacters.html

Software to purchase:
Keyboard Express: $25 software for macro creation, e.g., assign
hotkeys for symbols, strings, etc:
http://www.keyboardexpress.com/ = 

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please post a
clarification before rating my answer.

Thank you,
hummer

Thank you very, very much.  This has been very productive for me!

HisLordship

Dear hislordship,

Thank you for your thank you and for the kind tip - I'm glad we were able to help. 

Happy typing,
hummer

FYI, if you're using a Mac, just type option 3 and you'll get the
pound sterling symbol.