How to Make a Degree Symbol
Open a program that allows you to type text., Press .Alt+0176 or Alt+248 (Windows)., Press .⌥ Opt+⇧ Shift+8 (Mac).
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open a program that allows you to type text.
This could be a word processor, an email program, a Facebook message, or even your browser's address bar. -
Step 2: Press .Alt+0176 or Alt+248 (Windows).
This will insert a ° symbol in any text field when you release Alt.
NumLock needs to be enabled for these codes to work.
If your computer doesn't have a numeric pad, try one of the other methods in this article.
If you can't get these to work, make sure you're using the Alt key on the right side of the keyboard. , This will create a ° symbol wherever your cursor is, in any program. -
Step 3: Press .⌥ Opt+⇧ Shift+8 (Mac).
Detailed Guide
This could be a word processor, an email program, a Facebook message, or even your browser's address bar.
This will insert a ° symbol in any text field when you release Alt.
NumLock needs to be enabled for these codes to work.
If your computer doesn't have a numeric pad, try one of the other methods in this article.
If you can't get these to work, make sure you're using the Alt key on the right side of the keyboard. , This will create a ° symbol wherever your cursor is, in any program.
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