Note: This keyboard shortcut works only if you have a 10 keys numeric keypad in your keyboard.

Use the keyboard shortcut – ALT + 0176 (you need to hold the ALT key and then press 0176 from the numeric keypad of your keyboard).

Select the cell in which you want to insert the degree symbol.

Let’s get started! Using a Keyboard Shortcutīelow are the steps to type the degree symbol in Excel using a keyboard shortcut: The method you choose would depend on how you are using the degree symbol in your work. In this tutorial, I will show you these easy ways to do it (including a keyboard shortcut).

BONUS: Using VBA to Add Degree Symbol to Numbers.

We have no capability for inspecting your specific computer setup. If none of these methods work, consult with a technical expert in your country or region familiar with the operating system, browser, hardware, software, keyboard, and fonts you are using. Option/Alt 6 is the keyboard pair that gets you this §' (user suggestion) - 'confirmed that on MacOS X with US keyboard, the key combo is alt-6' (user suggestion) (6) 'On a Macbook air running OSX High Sierra. (5) Although not an ideal solution, you could also try copying and pasting the symbol § from this page into your document and then adjusting the size to fit the rest of your font text. (4) In a Word document you should be able to select the insert tab and then click the symbol tab. (3) Hold down the key and on the numeric keypad press the digits '7' '8' and '9' in that order, then release the key. (2) Hold down the key and on the numeric keypad press the digits '2' and '1' in that order, then release the key. (1) Hold down the key and on the numeric keypad press the digits '0', '1', '6' and '7' in that order, then release the key. NOTE: For the numbers use the numeric keypad, not the upper keyboard numbers. Each method appear to work in the systems we've tried, but if one set doesn't work, try the others. There are multiple sequences of keystrokes to try in web pages, HTML, and Microsoft Word.

Keyboard shortcuts to insert symbols