Question

If a student is looking for the degree symbol (°) and it is not found on the main drop-down of symbols, what should the student do next?

Answer 1

The student should attempt to hold down the alt key, then enter 248 on the number pad and then release the alt key. Like so: °

Answer 2

Numeric keypad

Enter the degree symbol using a keyboard shortcut

• Place the cursor where you want to insert the degree symbol.
• On the keyboard, press Alt + 0176. Note: This method works only for keyboards that include the 10-key numeric keypad.

Non-numeric Keypad

After inserting de number, press Alt + 0.