How to Insert the Degree Symbol in Microsoft Word

Fri-Feb-2023
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You can insert the degree symbol in Microsoft Word using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Keyboard Shortcut

  1. Place the insertion point where you want to insert the degree symbol.
  2. Press and hold the “Alt” key on your keyboard.
  3. While holding down the “Alt” key, type “0176” on the numeric keypad.
  4. Release the “Alt” key, and the degree symbol (°) should appear.

Method 2: Symbol Menu

  1. Place the insertion point where you want to insert the degree symbol.
  2. Click on the “Insert” tab in the ribbon at the top of the Word window.
  3. Click on the “Symbol” button in the “Symbols” group.
  4. Select “More Symbols” from the drop-down menu.
  5. In the “Symbol” dialog box, select “Latin-1 Supplement” from the “Subset” drop-down menu.
  6. Scroll down the list of symbols until you find the degree symbol (°).
  7. Click on the degree symbol to select it.
  8. Click on the “Insert” button to insert the degree symbol into your document.
  9. Click on the “Close” button to close the “Symbol” dialog box.

These are the two methods to insert the degree symbol in Microsoft Word. Choose the method that suits you best.