Degree Sign
The single most searched symbol on the web. Use it for temperature such as 20°C, for angles such as a 90° turn, and for coordinates. On a Mac press Option Shift 8; on Windows hold Alt and type 0176 on the numeric keypad. The degree sign (°) sits at code point U+00B0 in Unicode. It belongs to the math family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the degree sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ° at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0176on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
°or the named entity°in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00B0"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00B0produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the degree sign symbol?
Click the ° above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for degree sign?
The degree sign has the Unicode code point U+00B0. In HTML you can write it as ° or °, or with the named entity °.
What is the alt code for the degree sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0176 or Alt 248 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ° from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the degree sign symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+00B0 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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