To get the degree symbol (°) on your keyboard, here are the most common methods depending on your device:
On Windows PC with Numeric Keypad
- Place the cursor where you want the degree symbol.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 0176 on the numeric keypad (make sure NumLock is on).
- Release the Alt key, and the degree symbol will appear
On Windows 10 Using Emoji Keyboard
- Press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji menu.
- Click the omega symbol (Ω) to access special characters.
- Scroll to find and click the degree symbol to insert it
On Mac
- Press Shift + Option + 8 simultaneously to type the degree symbol
On Chromebook
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U , then type 00B0 , and press Enter to get the degree symbol
On iPhone or iPad
- Tap the 123 key to switch to the number keyboard.
- Press and hold the 0 (zero) key.
- When the degree symbol pops up, slide your finger to it and release
On Android
- Tap the ?123 key to open the symbols keyboard.
- Tap the = < key to access more symbols.
- Tap the degree symbol to insert it
If your keyboard lacks a numeric keypad, you can use the emoji keyboard or copy-paste the symbol from a character map or online source. Alternatively, some software allows remapping keys to create the degree symbol with a custom shortcut
. These methods cover most devices and operating systems for inserting the degree symbol efficiently.