How do I make a degree symbol on my keyboard?
The degree symbol (°) is a commonly used character in various contexts, such as in temperature measurements, geometry, and scientific calculations. However, not all keyboards have a dedicated key for this symbol. If you’re wondering how to make a degree symbol on your keyboard, you can follow these simple steps depending on your operating system and keyboard layout.
For Windows Users:
1. Using the Numpad: If your keyboard has a numeric keypad, you can use the following shortcut to type the degree symbol:
– Press and hold the `Alt` key on the right side of your keyboard.
– Type `0176` on the numeric keypad.
– Release the `Alt` key, and the degree symbol should appear.
2. Using the Character Map: If you don’t have a numeric keypad, you can use the Character Map tool in Windows to insert the degree symbol.
– Open the Start menu and type “Character Map” in the search bar.
– Open the Character Map app from the search results.
– In the “Search for” field, type “degree” or scroll through the characters until you find the degree symbol.
– Click on the degree symbol, then click “Select” and then “Copy.”
– Go to your document or application where you want to insert the degree symbol, and paste it using the `Ctrl + V` shortcut.
3. Using the Unicode Input Method: You can also use the Unicode input method to type the degree symbol.
– Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “control” and press `Enter` to open the Control Panel.
– Go to “Region” and then “Keyboards and Languages.”
– Click on “Change keyboards” and then “Add.”
– Select “Unicode (UTF-8)” and click “OK.”
– Now, when you switch to the Unicode keyboard layout, you can type `00B0` and press `Enter` to get the degree symbol.
For Mac Users:
1. Using the Keyboard Viewer: If you have the Keyboard Viewer enabled, you can use it to type the degree symbol.
– Go to “System Preferences” and click on “Keyboard.”
– Click on the “Input Sources” tab and make sure “Show Input Menu in Menu Bar” is checked.
– Click on the input menu in the top-right corner and select “Show Keyboard Viewer.”
– In the Keyboard Viewer, you’ll see the degree symbol under the “°” key.
2. Using the Unicode Input Method: Similar to Windows users, you can use the Unicode input method to type the degree symbol on a Mac.
– Press `Cmd + Space` to open the Spotlight search.
– Type “Unicode” and open the Unicode Hex Input app from the search results.
– Type `00B0` and press `Enter` to get the degree symbol.
By following these methods, you should be able to make a degree symbol on your keyboard regardless of your operating system or keyboard layout.
