What is the keyboard shortcut for the degree symbol on Windows?

On Windows, hold the Alt key and type 0176 on the numeric keypad (make sure Num Lock is on), then release Alt. The degree symbol ° will appear. Alternatively, you can use the Windows emoji picker (Win + . ) and search for 'degree'.

How do I type the degree symbol on Mac?

Press Shift + Option + 8 on a Mac keyboard to type the degree symbol °. You can also use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) to find and insert it.

What is the difference between the degree symbol and the ring above?

The degree symbol (° U+00B0) is a standalone character used for temperature and angles. The ring above (˚ U+02DA) is a modifier letter that looks similar but is technically a different character. For temperatures and measurements, always use the proper degree symbol °.

How to Type the Degree Symbol (°) on Any Device

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The degree symbol (°) is one of the most frequently needed special characters. Whether you are writing about the weather (25°C), cooking temperatures (180°C / 350°F), geographical coordinates (51.5°N), or mathematical angles (90°), knowing how to type it quickly saves time and keeps your text looking professional.

Below you will find every method for typing the degree symbol on each major platform, from quick keyboard shortcuts to the copy-and-paste approach that works universally.

Windows: Alt Code Method

The most reliable way to type the degree symbol on Windows is with an Alt code. This works in virtually every application.

Make sure Num Lock is turned on
Place your cursor where you want the degree symbol
Hold down the Alt key
Type 0176 on the numeric keypad (not the top row of keys)
Release the Alt key — the ° symbol appears

Alternative Windows methods:

Emoji picker: Press Win + . (period), search for "degree", and click the ° symbol
Character Map: Open charmap.exe, find the degree symbol, and copy it
In Microsoft Word: Type 00B0 then press Alt + X

Mac: Keyboard Shortcut

On a Mac, there is a dedicated keyboard shortcut for the degree symbol:

Press: Shift + Option + 8

This shortcut works in all macOS applications. You can also open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for "degree".

Note: Option + K produces the similar-looking ˚ (ring above / modifier letter), which is technically a different character. For temperatures and measurements, use Shift + Option + 8 to get the proper degree symbol.

iPhone and iPad

The degree symbol is accessible through the iOS keyboard's long-press feature:

Switch to the numbers keyboard by tapping 123
Press and hold the 0 (zero) key
A popup appears showing the degree symbol °
Slide your finger to ° and release

This works in all iOS apps including Messages, Notes, Mail, and Safari.

Android

On most Android keyboards (Gboard, Samsung, SwiftKey):

Switch to the symbols keyboard by tapping ?123 or the symbols button
Look for the degree symbol ° — on Gboard, it is on the second symbols page (tap =\<)
On Samsung keyboard, long-press the 0 key to find it

If your keyboard does not have it, you can always copy the symbol from this page and paste it.

Chromebook

Chromebooks do not have a numeric keypad, so Alt codes do not work. Use one of these methods instead:

Unicode input: Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 00B0, then press Enter
Copy and paste: Copy ° from this page or search "degree symbol" in your browser

HTML and Programming

For web developers and programmers, here are the ways to include the degree symbol in code:

Context	Code
HTML named entity	°
HTML decimal	°
HTML hex	°
CSS content	content: "\00B0"
JavaScript	"\u00B0"
Python	"\u00B0"
LaTeX	\textdegree{} or ^\circ

Quick Reference Summary

Windows	Alt + 0176
Mac	Shift + Option + 8
iPhone/iPad	Long-press 0 key
Android	Symbols keyboard (varies by keyboard app)
Chromebook	Ctrl+Shift+U, 00B0, Enter
HTML	°