How to Do a Degree Symbol on Mac
Are you working on a document on your Mac and need to include a degree symbol? Whether you’re writing a scientific paper, creating a presentation, or simply want to add a bit of flair to your text, knowing how to type the degree symbol is essential. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of adding a degree symbol to your Mac, so you can easily include it in your documents.
Using the Keyboard Viewer
One of the simplest ways to add a degree symbol on a Mac is by using the Keyboard Viewer. Here’s how to do it:
1. Go to the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Keyboard.”
3. In the Keyboard tab, check the box next to “Show keyboard and character viewers in menu bar.”
4. Click the “Keyboard Viewer” icon in the menu bar, which will display a virtual keyboard on your screen.
5. Press the Option key and the number 0 (zero) key at the same time to type the degree symbol (°).
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Another quick way to type the degree symbol is by using a keyboard shortcut. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard.
2. While holding the Option key, press the number 8 key.
3. Release both keys, and the degree symbol (°) will appear in your text.
Using the Character Palette
If you prefer using a visual approach, you can use the Character Palette to insert the degree symbol. Here’s how:
1. Go to the Apple menu and select “Utilities.”
2. Choose “Character Palette.”
3. In the Character Palette window, search for “degree symbol” or scroll through the list until you find it.
4. Click on the degree symbol (°) and then click the “Insert” button to add it to your text.
Using Text Replacement
If you find yourself frequently using the degree symbol, you can create a text replacement to make the process even quicker. Here’s how:
1. Go to the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
2. Click on “Keyboard.”
3. In the Text tab, click the “+” button to add a new text replacement.
4. In the “Replace” field, type a word or phrase that you’ll use as a shortcut for the degree symbol (e.g., “deg”).
5. In the “With” field, paste the degree symbol (°) or type it using one of the methods mentioned earlier.
6. Click “Add” to save your text replacement.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to easily add a degree symbol to your Mac documents, whether you’re using the Keyboard Viewer, keyboard shortcuts, the Character Palette, or text replacements. Happy typing!
