How to Type the Degree Symbol on Your Keyboard

Thu-Feb-2023
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The degree symbol (°) can be typed on a keyboard in several ways depending on your device and operating system.

Here are some common ways to type the degree symbol:

  1. On a Windows computer:
    • Press and hold the Alt key.
    • While holding down Alt, type 0176 on the numeric keypad.
    • Release the Alt key, and the degree symbol should appear.
  2. On a Mac computer:
    • Press Option + Shift + 8.
  3. On an iOS device:
    • Tap the numbers/symbols key (123) on the keyboard.
    • Press and hold the zero (0) key until a pop-up menu appears.
    • Swipe your finger to select the degree symbol (°).
  4. On an Android device:
    • Tap the symbols key (#+=) on the keyboard.
    • Swipe left or right to find the degree symbol (°) and tap it.

Note that the above methods may vary depending on your device’s keyboard settings or language settings.