Go to File | Options | Proofing | AutoCorrect options | Replace text as you type. If you like, make an Autocorrect entry that converts a degree symbol and C into the single character symbol. Asian languages are probably the hardest languages to master. Once in a document you can copy it to AutoCorrect and make your own shortcut. Use the standard Word Alt + X symbol shortcut 2103 + Alt + X The Degree Celsius ℃ sign does NOT have an inbuilt shortcut in Word. (web codes aren’t used in Microsoft Office, we’ve included them for the sake of completeness.) Word and Outlook These are the important code numbers or values you’ll need to enter the Degree Celsius or ℃ĭecimal: 8451 Hex: 2103 Web: ℃ or ℃ While you can effectively create a PDF from a Word document by printing to a PDF, converting PDFs back to Word format is another story. Find the image file, select it, then click Insert. This option lets you insert an image from another location on your computer. Use the Photo Browser to move a picture into Word. When you find the picture you want to use, click on it, then drag it into the document.
Use ℃ when it suits you, the Unicode police won’t chase you down. On a Mac, that includes photos in iPhoto and Photo Booth.
The symbol is there for compatibility with Chinese and other Eastern languages.ĭespite that edict, the better kerning makes the single character ℃ a nicer looking choice especially in large font sizes for signs or slides. While Degree Celsius is in the Unicode character list, it’s not recommended.
