How to Add the Degree Symbol in Microsoft Word

When writing measurements like temperature, it’s important to use the correct symbol. Microsoft Word makes it easy to add the degree symbol to your document, and we’ll show you two simple ways to do it.

One method is to use a button in Word’s ribbon, and the other is to use a keyboard shortcut. Note that the shortcut requires a numeric keypad on your keyboard.

Adding the Degree Symbol from Word’s Ribbon

The easiest way to insert the degree symbol is through the options on Word’s ribbon.

To use this method:

1. Place your cursor where you want the degree symbol to appear in your document.
2. Follow the steps on the ribbon to insert the symbol (we’ll cover this next).

In Word’s ribbon at the top, click the “Insert” tab. Then choose Symbol > More Symbols.

In the “Symbol” window that appears, follow these steps:

1. Click the Font drop-down menu and choose your preferred font.
2. Next, select the Subset drop-down menu and choose Latin-1 Supplement.

From the list of symbols, click the degree symbol, then click Insert to add it to your document.

The degree symbol will now appear in your Word document where your cursor was placed.

And that’s it!

The next time you need the degree symbol, you’ll find it in the Recently Used Symbols section under Insert > Symbol in Word.

Typing the Degree Symbol Using a Keyboard Shortcut

If your keyboard has a numeric pad, you can quickly insert the degree symbol using a shortcut.

1. Place your cursor in the document where you want the degree symbol to appear.
2. Hold down the Alt key and, using the numeric keypad, type 0176.

Make sure to use the numeric keypad (not the numbers at the top of the keyboard) and keep the Alt key pressed while typing the numbers.

Word will insert the degree symbol into your document. If you need to use it again, simply copy and paste it wherever you like—this can be quicker than using a keyboard shortcut or the symbol menu.

And that’s how you can easily notate measurements in your Word documents. Very handy!

Similarly, it’s just as quick to add a cent symbol in Word. Check out our guide to learn how.

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