I have a huge noob question (hopefully I won't get flamed). How do you put symbols into your name? I see the symbols box at the text entering screen, but it's dull and I can't select it Thanx in advance.

Do not use "noobish question" as a topic title. Doing so proves that you are in fact a noob and nobody will want to answer your question.
To do that, you need to have your Xbox moddded. Then ask this question at the HaloMods forums.

just because he asks a noob question does not mean no one will want to answer him.. don't be afraid to ask noob questions, just as long as you've tried searching first.

Thanks man