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How to Insert a Degree Symbol in Microsoft Excel for Mac

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Adding degree symbols to your Excel spreadsheets is essential when working with temperature measurements, geometric angles, or scientific data. Whether you're tracking weather data or calculating angles, knowing how to properly insert the degree symbol (°) will make your worksheets more professional and accurate.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the simple process of inserting degree symbols in Microsoft Excel for Mac using the built-in Symbol feature. The entire process takes just a few clicks and works in any cell within your worksheet.

Here's how to insert a degree symbol in MS Excel

  1. Click on the cell where you want to add the degree symbol.
  2. Navigate to the Insert tab in the top ribbon menu.
  3. Click on the Symbol option from the Insert menu.
  4. Locate the degree symbol (°) in the symbol gallery.
  5. Select the degree symbol and click Insert to add it to your cell.

Your turn to show how it works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can use the keyboard shortcut Option + Shift + 8 to quickly insert a degree symbol in Excel for Mac. This is faster than using the Insert Symbol menu once you memorize the key combination.