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The fastest way to type °: Windows Alt + 0176 · Mac Option + Shift + 8 · iPhone: long-press 0 · HTML °. Click the key above to copy it now.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Hold Alt + 0176 (or 248) |
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| Mac | Option + Shift + 8 |
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| iPhone / iPad | Long-press 0 in the number pad |
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| Android | Symbols keyboard → ° |
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| Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 00b0 |
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| HTML / CSS / LaTeX | ° · \00b0 · ^\circ |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold Alt and type 0176 on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt — ° appears.
Mac
- Place your cursor where you want it.
- Press Option + Shift + 8 together.
- The degree sign is inserted instantly.
Microsoft Word
- Type 00B0.
- Press Alt + X to convert it to °.
- Or Insert → Symbol → More Symbols.
Excel & Google Sheets
- Use =CHAR(176) to output °.
- Or Insert → Special characters (Sheets).
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| º | Masculine ordinal (U+00BA) | Spanish ordinals: 1º, 2º |
| ∘ | Ring operator (U+2218) | Maths: function composition |
| ⁰ | Superscript zero (U+2070) | Never for temperature |
05 FAQ
What's the degree symbol Alt code?
Alt + 0176 on Windows (hold Alt, type 0176 on the numpad). 248 also works on many systems.
How do I type ° without a numpad?
Enable the on-screen numpad with Fn + NumLk, use Character Map, or simply copy it from the key at the top of this page.
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