Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Degree Sign Alt Code
Type the degree sign without leaving the keyboard.
°
- Windows
- Alt + 0176
- Mac
- Option + Shift + 8
- Unicode
- U+00B0
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What it is
Type the degree sign without leaving the keyboard.
Weather reports, recipes and angle measurements.
Copy & use
How to copy and use degree sign alt code
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Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
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Paste it where you need it
Weather reports, recipes and angle measurements.
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Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for °
The degree sign marks temperature and angle. It sits tight against the number, and in temperatures the unit follows it without a space: 21°C, not 21° C.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like °
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Masculine ordinal indicator
A Spanish and Portuguese abbreviation marker, as in 1º. It is usually underlined in print and is not a degree.
Ring operator
A mathematical composition operator. It sits on the baseline, not raised.
Common questions
Using degree sign alt code
What is degree sign alt code?
Type the degree sign without leaving the keyboard. Weather reports, recipes and angle measurements.
How do I type Degree Sign without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0176. On macOS: Option + Shift + 8. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will degree sign alt code work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise degree sign alt code after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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