How to Make a Degree Sign on a Mac
When you’re working on a Mac and need to insert a degree sign (°) in your document, it can be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the keyboard shortcuts. However, there are several ways to make a degree sign on a Mac, and we’ll explore them in this article.
One of the most straightforward methods is to use the keyboard shortcut. To do this, press and hold the Option key (⌥) on your keyboard, then press the 8 key. This will insert a degree sign (°) wherever your cursor is located. This method works on most Macs, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Pro.
Another way to insert a degree sign is by using the Character Viewer. To access the Character Viewer, follow these steps:
- Open any text editor or document where you want to insert the degree sign.
- Go to the “View” menu at the top of the screen and select “Character Viewer” (or press Command + Control + Space to open it directly).
- In the Character Viewer window, scroll through the categories until you find “Math Symbols.” Click on it to expand the list.
- Locate the degree sign (°) in the list of symbols. Click on it to select it, and then click the “Insert” button to place it in your document.
For those who prefer using the menu bar, you can also insert a degree sign by going to “Edit” > “Special Characters” > “Math Symbols” and selecting the degree sign from the list.
Additionally, if you’re using a Mac with a numeric keypad, you can use the following keyboard shortcut: Option + Shift + 8. This will also insert a degree sign (°) in your document.
Lastly, if you frequently need to insert a degree sign, you can add it to your keyboard’s quick keys. To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to “System Preferences” on your Mac.
- Click on “Keyboard.” Then, select the “Shortcuts” tab.
- Click on “Keyboard,” then check the box next to “Show keyboard and character viewers in menu bar.” This will add a keyboard viewer icon to your menu bar.
- With the keyboard viewer icon visible in your menu bar, click on it and select “Show Character Viewer.” You can now use the Character Viewer to insert the degree sign as described earlier.
By using these methods, you can easily insert a degree sign on your Mac, whether you’re working on a document, a presentation, or any other type of text-based project.
