Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated August 29, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Figure 1. The AutoCorrect tab of the AutoCorrect dialog box.
WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (7718) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Entering a Degree Sign.
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2016-11-02 19:13:39
Runi Animaga
This helped me for my project.
2016-03-14 21:32:02
Harleen Sra
Thank you ;) - "GradeSaver" for lab report
2015-10-16 23:36:51
sachin bansal
0 C
degree celcious
2015-06-26 17:33:09
Bill
You need autocorrect turned on.
Press ctrl+@ (ctrl+shift+2) then the space bar.
2015-05-23 12:29:07
GeordieLad
I too have tried Ctrl+@ and it doesn't work. I'd be grateful for some clarification. Meanwhile, I'll continue using Alt+248 from the numeric pad; it never lets me down.
2015-05-22 12:58:02
floatingwhiteshadows
i tried it and it didn't work
2015-05-06 12:58:04
Melissa
Thank you! I pressed Ctrl+@ and it worked!
2015-02-01 14:34:54
GeordieLad
I'm not sure what character Alt+167 is (it looks like a superscript letter o), but the generally accepted (and correct) degree symbol is Alt+248.
2015-02-01 13:27:56
Edgard Kniriem
You can also use Alt + 167
2015-01-31 13:11:30
Gene St. John
I like Alt + 248 that works for any application (like email).
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