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How to Insert a Degree Symbol in Google Sheets (2025 Update)

January 13, 2025

How to Insert a Degree Symbol in Google Sheets

Inserting a degree symbol (°) in Google Sheets can be done in a few simple ways:

Method 1: Using the CHAR Function

To insert a degree symbol in Google Sheets, you can type the formula =CHAR(176) and press Enter. The degree symbol should appear in the cell.

degree symbol google sheets

Method 2: Copy and Paste

Copy this degree symbol (°) using CTRL+C or CMD+C on Mac, then go back to Google Sheets and paste it (CTRL+V or CMD+V) into the selected cell.

degree symbol in google sheets
google sheets degree symbol

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

For Windows: Hold down the Alt key and type 0176 on the numeric keypad.

For Mac: Press Option + Shift + 8.

Note: These shortcuts might vary depending on your keyboard layout and the application you are using.

We hope that this article has helped you and given you a better understanding of how to insert a degree symbol in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to add a watermark in Google Sheets and how to do sensitivity analysis in Google Sheets.

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