How to insert Degree symbol in Word

There are 2 ways to insert degree symbol in Microsoft Word document :-

First Option :-

  • Got to ‘Insert’ option in Menu Bar and select ‘Symbol'(extreme right).
  • Now from the dropdown opened select ‘More Symbols’.
  • A new mini window with collection of all symbols will be opened.
  • In the ‘Font’ dropdown select ‘Times New Roman’ option and in the ‘Subset’ select ‘Latin-1 Supplement’
  • Now search for the Degree symbol from the collection of all symbols and press ‘Insert’ button.
  • You have successfully inserted the degree symbol in your word document.

Second Option:-

Use the shortcut ALT+0176.

Note 1 :– The 0176 keys are to be pressed on the Numpad and also make sure that Numpad is enabled by pressing ‘numlock’ key.

Note 2 :– There are 2 ‘ALT’ keys on the keyboard. Use the one on the left side of keyboard.

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