Degree Symbol on Keyboard (°) — How to Type It on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Word, Excel & Google Docs
The degree symbol (°) is used for temperatures (like 25°C) and angles (like 90°). If you’re trying to type it and you can’t find it on your keyboard, don’t worry — it’s easy once you know the right shortcut for your device.
This guide shows the quickest ways to type the degree sign (°) on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and in Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
1-Minute Answer (Fastest ways)
Here are the shortcuts most people need:
- Windows (Alt code): Hold Alt and type 0176 on the number keypad → °
- Mac: Shift + Option (⌥) + 8 → °
- iPhone / Android: Press and hold 0 → pick °
- Word (Windows): Ctrl + Shift + @, then press Space
- Excel / Google Sheets formula:
=CHAR(176)→ °
Degree symbol quick reference
Degree symbol: °
Unicode: U+00B0
HTML: ° or °
Shortcuts table
| Where you’re typing | Shortcut / Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Alt + 0176 | Needs number keypad |
| Mac (any app) | Shift + Option + 8 | Works system-wide |
| iPhone / Android | Hold 0 | On the number keyboard |
| Word (Windows) | Ctrl + Shift + @, then Space | Often feels like Ctrl + Shift + 2, then Space |
| Excel / Sheets | =CHAR(176) | Great for formulas |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters → search “degree” | Works everywhere |
Copy and paste the degree symbol (°)
If you just need it right now, copy this:
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