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How do you type the degree sign on your laptop?
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How do you type the degrees (˚C) sign on your laptop? Are you curious about this? Then read on, because we have the explanation for you!
You can immediately copy the degree sign below:
˚C
Once you have copied the symbol, you can paste it into your own document.
Are you typing the character and it does not fit the style of your document? Then you can always change the font of the sign.
You can type the Celsius symbol in 2 steps:
First the degree sign
And then the capital C
The way of typing characters is of course different for each computer brand, this also applies to the degree sign.
Below you can see how to type the degree sign on different laptops.
On a Windows laptop you have a few different ways to type the character. There is a difference between a numeric keyboard and a built-in keyboard.
Numerical keyboards are the keyboards that have a rectangle next to the keyboard with the extra numbers (Numpad). You can see this in the photo below. If these numbers do not work, you can press "NumLock" (above 7).
Numeric Keypad Windows : Hold down the Alt key and type 0, 1, 7, 6 on the Numpad (while holding down Alt). Then release your finger from the Alt key and the degree sign will appear. Now type the capital letter C immediately after it and you have the Celsius sign.
Built-in keyboard Windows : If your laptop lacks a built-in numeric keypad, you can try the keyboard combination Alt + Fn + 0, 1, 7, 6. This combination works on many laptops without a Numpad, such as Ultrabooks and some compact models.
On Windows you can also use your mouse to insert the degree sign via the symbol menu.
Apple MacBooks also have an easy way to type the Celsius character:
To use the "Special Characters" option: Press Control + Command + Spacebar to open the "Special Characters" window. Then look for the °C symbol and select the symbol to paste it into your document.
You can also choose to type the symbol yourself. There are 3 different ways to do this, depending on how big you want the symbol.
Small : Option + K - Hold down Option and press K (Can be done with Option left and right).
Medium : Option + Shift + 8
Large : Option + 0
On Chromebooks running the Chrome OS operating system, you can use the Celsius sign by:
To use ASCII codes: Hold down Ctrl + Shift and type u00b0. This inserts the ° symbol where the cursor is.
On a Chromebook you can also use the Alt Gr key to enter special symbols such as the degree sign.
It is important to note that the specific methods may vary depending on the model and regional settings of your laptop. If none of these methods work, you can always use the built-in "Special Characters" option in most word processing programs, where you can select and insert the °C character.
The Celsius sign is an essential symbol in everyday life and with these useful tips you can easily type it on your laptop, regardless of brand or operating system.
Use your mouse to navigate to the symbol menu and paste the degree sign into your document.
Type the correct key for your laptop and select the correct font to display the symbol correctly.
A key combination may vary, but with practice you can insert symbols quickly and efficiently.
Hold down the Alt key while entering the correct code, and on some laptops you can also use the Alt Gr key for special symbols. When using this key combination, make sure you press the keys properly.
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