Degree Celsius (°C / ℃) on Keyboard — How to Type It in Word, Excel, and Anywhere

Most people type degrees Celsius as °C — that’s two characters: the degree sign (°) plus the letter C.

You may also see ℃, which is a single “Degree Celsius” character. It looks similar, but it’s not the same thing as typing ° and C separately.

This guide shows the fastest and most reliable ways to type °C and ℃ on Windows, Mac, Word, Excel, Google Docs, and on your phone. (We’ll also cover common problems like “it shows as a box”.)

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1-Minute Answer (Fastest Ways)

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Degree Celsius (Click to Copy)

Main: °C (degree sign + C). Optional: ℃ (single character).