When recording certain measurements like temperature, you’ll want to use the correct symbol on your documents . Microsoft Word makes it extremely easy to insert the degree symbol on your pages, and we’ll show you two ways to do it.
One way to insert the degree symbol is to use a button on Word’s ribbon. The other method is to use a dedicated keyboard shortcut. To use the latter, your keyboard must have a numeric keyboard, or the shortcut will not work for you.
Add the Degree Symbol to the Word Ribbon
The graphical way to insert the degree symbol in your documents is to use an option on the ribbon in Word .
To use this method, first place your cursor in the document where you want to display the degree symbol.
In Word’s ribbon at the top, click the “Insert” tab. Then choose Symbol > More Symbols.
In the background where your Word document is displayed, you will see the newly added degree symbol.
And that’s all there is to it.
The next time you want to use the symbol, you’ll find it in the list of recently used symbols in Word’s Insert > Symbol menu.
Type the degree symbol using a keyboard shortcut
If your keyboard has a numeric keypad, you can use a keyboard shortcut to quickly insert the degree symbol into your Word documents.
First, in your document, place your cursor where you want the degree symbol.
Then, on your keyboard, press the keys Alt+0176. Note that you must hold down the Alt key while pressing the digits in the correct order. When you type the digits, use the number pad on your keyboard and not the buttons at the top of your keyboard.
Word will add the degree symbol to your document. To use the symbol again, you can copy it then paste it Where you want. That may be easier than using a keyboard shortcut or the icon menu.
And this is how you correctly write down certain measurements in your Word documents. Very useful!
Thus, it is also quick and easy add a cent symbol to word documents . Check our guide to know how to do it.