You can add a degree symbol (°) in Microsoft Word using three different methods:

Method 1: Using the Symbol Menu

1. Open your Microsoft Word document.
2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the degree symbol.
3. Go to the “Insert” tab in the Word ribbon.
4. Click on “Symbol” in the “Symbols” group. A dropdown menu will appear.
5. Select “More Symbols” at the bottom of the menu. This will open the Symbol dialog box.
6. In the Symbol dialog box, make sure the “Font” dropdown menu is set to “(normal text).”
7. Scroll through the list of symbols until you find the degree symbol (°).
8. Click on the degree symbol to select it.
9. Click the “Insert” button to add the symbol to your document.
10. Close the Symbol dialog box.

Method 2: Using the Keyboard Shortcut (Windows)

If you’re using a Windows PC, you can use a keyboard shortcut to insert the degree symbol:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the degree symbol.
2. Press and hold the “Alt” key.
3. While holding the “Alt” key, type “0176” on the numeric keypad (the numeric keypad is typically on the right side of the keyboard).
4. Release the “Alt” key, and the degree symbol (°) will appear at the cursor’s location.

Method 3: Using the Keyboard Shortcut (Mac)

If you’re using a Mac, you can use a keyboard shortcut to insert the degree symbol:

1. Place your cursor where you want to insert the degree symbol.
2. Press and hold the “Shift” and “Option” keys.
3. While holding the “Shift” and “Option” keys, type the letter “8” on your keyboard.
4. Release the “Shift” and “Option” keys, and the degree symbol (°) will appear at the cursor’s location.

Choose the method that’s most convenient for you to insert the degree symbol in Microsoft Word.