Degree Symbol ° – How to Type It on Keyboard, Phone & HTML

The degree symbol ° appears everywhere — weather forecasts showing 75°F, math problems with 45° angles, and geographic coordinates like 40° N. Despite its frequent use, the degree symbol is not found on standard keyboards. Here is how to type it on any device.

Quick Copy-Paste

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How to Type Degree Symbol on Windows

Alt Code Method

1. Press and hold the Alt key.
2. Type 0176 on the numeric keypad.
3. Release Alt. The ° symbol appears.

Character Map

1. Search for "Character Map" in the Start menu.
2. Find the degree symbol (°).
3. Select it and click Copy, then paste where needed.

How to Type Degree Symbol on Mac

Keyboard Shortcut

On macOS, press:

Alternatively, you can use Option + K for a slightly different degree mark (used in some typography).

How to Type Degree Symbol on Mobile

iPhone and iPad

1. Tap the 123 key to access numbers.
2. Tap and hold the 0 (zero) key.
3. Slide to select the ° symbol from the popup.

Android

1. Tap the ?123 or symbol key.
2. The ° symbol is usually visible on the first symbols page.
3. If not, tap and hold 0 or check additional symbol pages.

Degree Symbol in HTML

For websites, use these codes:

• HTML entity: ° or °
• Unicode: U+00B0
• CSS content: \00B0

Common Uses of the Degree Symbol

• Temperature: 72°F, 25°C
• Angles: 90° right angle, 360° circle
• Geographic coordinates: 51° N, 0° W (London)
• Mathematics: Degree measurements in trigonometry

Degree vs. Other Similar Symbols

Conclusion

The degree symbol ° is essential for weather, math, geography, and science. With these shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and mobile devices, you can insert it instantly whenever you need it.

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