One of the most common problems that Mac users encounter is the lack of dedicated keys for certain symbols on the Apple keyboard. The Degree symbol (°) is one of them. Luckily, there are a bunch of ways you can insert that symbol in your text document. In this article, we bring you the top 4 ways to type the Degree symbol in macOS and iOS.
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Type the Degree Symbol (°) in macOS using these shortcuts
- Option + Shift + 8: This is the standard way to type the degree symbol (°) on your Mac. If you don’t want to use this shortcut, there are other alternatives to the degree symbol you can utilize.
- Option + K: Typing Option + K brings up the diacritic symbol (˚) which looks very similar to the degree sign. The two symbols are so alike that it will take a very close look to tell the difference.
- Option + 0: Another symbol that looks similar to the degree sign is the ordinal indicator (º). While the resemblance may not be totally striking, it is still an option you have in your arsenal, in case the other keys in your keyboard are not working.
Use Text Replacement to type the Degree symbol (°) on your Mac
If you don’t want to use any keyboard shortcuts, you can simply use text replacement to insert the degree symbol whenever you type the word ‘degree’. We would suggest, using a short form or a different variation of ‘degree’ since you may want to use that word in other contexts as well. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Go to System Preferences and select Keyboard.
Step 2: Switch to the Text tab.
Step 3: Click on the Plus sign at the bottom.
Step 4: On the left panel, type the keyword you want to assign to the degree symbol.
Step 5: On the right panel, enter the degree symbol using the Option + Shift + 8 shortcut.
Use the Emoji Keyboard to type the Degree symbol (°) on your Mac
You can use the Emoji Keyboard on your Mac to type the degree symbol as well as °C and ℉. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open the text document and press Control + Command + Space to access the Emoji Keyboard.
Step 2: In the Emoji Keyboard, search for ‘degree’.
Step 3: Select the symbol of your choice.
Type the Degree symbol (°) in iOS
iPhone users can easily type the degree symbol using the onscreen keyboard. Here’s how.
Step 1: Tap the 123 key on the onscreen keyboard.
Step 2: Long press the 0 key.
Step 3: The degree symbol (°) will appear on the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I type the degree symbol on my Mac?
Use the Option + Shift + 8 shortcut to type the degree symbol on your Mac.
How do I type the degree symbol on my iPhone?
iOS users can press and hold the 0 key to type the degree symbol on their iPhones.
How do I type °C on my Mac?
Press Control + Command + Space to access the Emoji Keyboard and search for ‘degree Celcius’.
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Conclusion
This is how you can type the Degree Symbol (°) on macOS and iOS devices. If you need to use that symbol quite frequently on a text document, we’d suggest using the text replacement feature. This is because using the shortcut can throw off your rhythm and be quite interruptive when used frequently. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments!
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