Insert Symbols in Google Sheets: Easy Methods (2024)

How to Insert Symbol in Google Sheets

Inserting symbols in Google Sheets can enhance the clarity and presentation of your data. While Google Sheets does not have a direct feature for inserting special symbols, there are several effective workarounds to achieve this.

How to Insert Degree Symbol in Google Sheets

To insert a degree symbol, you can use one of the following methods:

• Use the keyboard shortcut: Press ALT + 0176 on your numeric keypad.
• Copy and paste the degree symbol (°) from another source.
• Use the CHAR function: Type '=CHAR(176)' in a cell and press Enter.

• For Windows users, utilize the Character Map to copy and paste the symbol.

How to Insert Euro Symbol in Google Sheets

For inserting the Euro symbol, you can:

• Use the Insert special characters dialog in Google Docs, then copy and paste the symbol into Sheets.
• On Windows, press Alt + 0128 using the numeric keypad. For Mac, use Alt + Shift + 2.
• Create a custom Substitutions shortcut in Google Docs for the Euro symbol and then copy it to Sheets.
• Alternatively, copy the Euro symbol (€) from this text and paste it into your sheet.

How to Insert Delta Symbol in Google Sheets

To insert a delta symbol, follow these steps:

• In Google Sheets, select the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
• Press F2 to enter Edit mode.
• Use the Alt code: Press ALT + 30 for uppercase delta (Δ) or ALT + 235 for lowercase delta (δ) using the numeric keypad.
• Alternatively, you can copy the delta symbol from Google Docs or another source and paste it into your sheet.

These methods provide a variety of options for inserting symbols into Google Sheets, catering to different user preferences and system configurations.

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