Word Degree Symbol Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Types the ° symbol. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Alt+0176
Mac
Option+Shift+8
Web
Not confirmed yet
Word

Degree Symbol

Windows
Alt+0176

Types the ° symbol.

Tip: Type 0176 on the number pad while holding Alt.

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How to degree symbol in Word with the keyboard

  1. Open Word and go to where you want to degree symbol.
  2. Press Alt + 0176 on Windows or Option + Shift + 8 on Mac.

Tip: Type 0176 on the number pad while holding Alt.

Word Degree Symbol Shortcut for Windows

Press Alt + 0176.

Word Degree Symbol Shortcut for Mac

Press Option + Shift + 8.

Word Degree Symbol Shortcut for Word Web

We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Word degree symbol shortcut?

On Windows, press Alt + 0176. On a Mac, press Option + Shift + 8.

Is there a Mac shortcut to degree symbol in Word?

Yes: Option + Shift + 8.

Does it work in Word for the web?

We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.

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