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How to Type the Angle Symbol (∠) in Word (Keyboard + Easy Methods)

If you’re writing geometry (or anything with angles), the symbol you usually want is the angle symbol: ∠.

Most people need it in Microsoft Word for homework, exams, worksheets, or reports. The good news: you can insert it quickly, even if your keyboard doesn’t have it.

This guide gives you the fastest options first, then simple step-by-step methods for Word, Windows, Mac, Google Docs, Excel, and phones.

1-Minute Answer (fastest ways)

  • Copy & paste:
Angle Symbols
Click a button to copy. Paste anywhere.
∠ ∟ ∡
  • Word (Windows): Alt + 8736 (numeric keypad required; Word only)
  • Word (Windows/Mac): Insert → Symbol (reliable)
  • Mac: Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) → search angle
  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters → search angle
  • Phone (iPhone/Android): copy & paste is the simplest

Step-by-Step Methods

A) Microsoft Word (Windows) — strongest section

Method 1: Alt code (verified)

  1. Click where you want the symbol in Word.
  2. Turn Num Lock ON.
  3. Hold down the Alt key.
  4. Type the alt code 8736 on the numeric keypad.
  5. Release Alt to insert ∠.
Angle symbol alt code shortcut on keyboard

Important notes:

  • This works only in Microsoft Word.
  • You must use the numeric keypad (not the top row numbers).
  • Laptop tip: some laptops have a hidden keypad you can enable (often Fn + NmLk). If yours doesn’t, use Insert Symbol below.

Method 2: Insert Symbol (reliable, beginner-safe)

  1. Go to the Insert tab.
  2. Choose Symbol (or Symbols), then More Symbols (wording may vary).
  3. Find ∠ (scroll, or use any symbol category/font list if available).
  4. Click Insert.

Method 3: Copy/paste (fastest and works everywhere)

  • Copy ∠ from this page and paste it into Word.

B) Windows (any app)

Best option:

  • Copy/paste ∠ (works in most apps, browsers, and documents)

Alternative: Character Map

  1. Open Character Map (search for it in the Start menu).
  2. Choose a font.
  3. Find/select ∠, then copy it.
  4. Paste it where you need it.

C) Mac (Word + Pages + others)

Best option: Character Viewer

  1. Press Control + Command + Space.
  2. Search for angle.
  3. Click ∠ to insert.

Or:

  • Copy/paste ∠ from this page.

D) Excel + PowerPoint

Best option:

  • Copy/paste ∠

Also works in many cases:

  • Insert → Symbol (similar idea to Word; wording may vary)

E) Googl