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What Is the Degree Symbol Called?

The degree symbol (°) is a small circle that appears at the top right corner of a number. It’s used to denote degrees of arc (in geometry and astronomy), temperature (in Celsius and Fahrenheit), and sometimes in other measurement contexts. It’s universally recognized and used across different languages and systems.

How to Type the Degree Symbol on Different Devices

Degree Symbol on iPhone

Typing the degree symbol on an iPhone is a breeze:

Open your text editor or messaging app.
Switch to the numeric keypad by tapping the 123 button.
Tap and hold the 0 key until the degree symbol appears.
Slide your finger to the degree symbol and release.

Degree Symbol on Android

For Android users, the process is just as simple:

Open your text editor or messaging app.
Switch to the numeric keypad by tapping the ?123 button.
Tap and hold the 0 key until the degree symbol appears.
Slide your finger to the degree symbol and release.

Degree Symbol on Windows

Typing the degree symbol on a Windows computer involves using the Alt key:

Place your cursor where you want the degree symbol.
Hold down the Alt key.
Type 248 on the numeric keypad.
Release the Alt key.

Degree Symbol on Mac

For Mac users:

Place your cursor where you want the degree symbol.
Press Option + Shift + 8.

Degree Symbol in Windows 10 and 11

The steps are the same for both Windows 10 and 11:

Use the Alt code method described above.
Alternatively, you can use the Character Map tool:
- Search for “Character Map” in the start menu.
- Find the degree symbol and select it.
- Click on the “Copy” button and paste it wherever needed.

Degree Symbol in MS Word

In Microsoft Word, you have a couple of options:

Use the Alt code method: Alt + 248.
Use the Insert Symbol function:
- Go to the “Insert” tab.
- Click on “Symbol” and then “More Symbols”.
- Select the degree symbol and click “Insert”.

Quick Reference Table for Degree Symbol Shortcuts

Device/Platform	Shortcut
iPhone	Tap and hold `0`
Android	Tap and hold `0`
Windows	`Alt` + `248`
Mac	`Option` + `Shift` + `8`
Windows 10/11	`Alt` + `248` or use Character Map
MS Word	`Alt` + `248` or Insert Symbol function

Fun Facts and Uses of the Degree Symbol

In Science and Engineering

The degree symbol is pivotal in scientific measurements:

Temperature: Used to denote degrees Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
Angles: Essential in geometry, trigonometry, and astronomy for measuring angles and coordinates.

Astronomy and Navigation

In astronomy, the degree symbol is used to measure:

Angular distance between celestial objects.
Declination and right ascension in the celestial coordinate system.

Everyday Use

You might see the degree symbol in weather reports, indicating room temperature, or even in cooking recipes to specify oven temperatures.

Digital World

In HTML and CSS, you can insert the degree symbol using Unicode or HTML codes:

Unicode: \u00B0
HTML: °

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U+000B0

Unicode

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&#176;

HTML Code

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&#xb0;

Hex Code

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\00B0

CSS Code

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&deg;

HTML Entity

HTML Example

<span>&#176;</span>

CSS Example

span {
   content: "\00B0";
}

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