The keyboard shortcut to type a degree symbol depends on your device and operating system. Here’s how to do it:
For Windows:
- Using the Numeric Keypad:
- Hold down the
Alt
key. - Type
0176
on the numeric keypad. - Release the
Alt
key, and the ° symbol will appear.
- Hold down the
- If There’s No Numeric Keypad:
- Use the Character Map app to copy and paste the degree symbol.
For Mac:
- Press Option (⌥) + Shift + 8, and the ° symbol will appear.
For Smartphones (iOS and Android):
- Open the keyboard.
- Hold down the
0
key, and a pop-up with the ° symbol will appear. Tap it to insert the degree symbol.
For Web Use:
- You can type
°
in HTML to display the degree symbol (°).
These shortcuts make it easy to insert the degree symbol for various purposes!