How to Insert a Degree Symbol in Microsoft Excel for Mac

March 26, 2026·2 min read

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

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

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Can I use keyboard shortcuts to insert degree symbols in Excel for Mac?

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.

Will the degree symbol display correctly when I share my Excel file with Windows users?

Yes, degree symbols inserted through Excel's Symbol feature will display correctly across different operating systems. The symbol is part of the standard character set, so Windows users will see it properly when you share your file.

How do I format cells to automatically include degree symbols with numbers?

You can create a custom number format by right-clicking the cell, selecting Format Cells, and adding °" to your number format code. This will automatically append the degree symbol to any number you enter in that cell.

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

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