Help using Character Palette

[pixeler]

I'm trying to copy over a specific cross (✚) character from the Character Palette to Photoshop, but when I double-click the cross it imports as another character and changes the font type to Myriad Pro. I try to change the font back to Lucida Grande but it just stays on Myriad Pro. I've noticed this happens with a few characters.

I've had prior success with characters like command (⌘) which initially shows up as another character, and then I just change the font to Lucida Grande and it shows up correctly.

I'm used to being able to just do a regular copy and paste in Windows but can't seem to figure it out on a Mac. (For example, you can copy and paste those characters I included above.) Any suggestions? Thanks!

Edit: I just noticed the layer name actually comes up as ✚ so I'm not sure why it's not showig up in the actual layer. Here's a screenshot of the contextual layer menu.

 

[pixeler]

Hmm, maybe this is too specialized for the Mac Basics and Help forum. Is there another appropriate forum within MacRumors or can someone recommend a Photoshop specific site I should check out? Thanks.

 

[angelwatt]

Hmm, maybe this is too specialized for the Mac Basics and Help forum. Is there another appropriate forum within MacRumors or can someone recommend a Photoshop specific site I should check out? Thanks.

There is a Graphics and Design forum here. You can request the mods to move the thread if you like, which you can do by using the red and white triangular icon at the left under your user name.