Make sure that Num Lock is turned on for this keyboard shortcut to work. How to Type the Squared Symbol Using Keyboard Shortcut The easiest way to type the squared symbol is by holding the Alt key while typing 0178 on the number pad. Scroll down through the available characters until you see the correct symbol.Īnother alternative is to enter a number into the square root calculator and then copy and paste the answer (which contains the square root sign) directly into your document. If you’re on mobile, just long-press and select Paste. In some word processors you and click on "Insert" in the toolbar menu and then select "Symbols". In some word processors, you can type in 221A and then press the and X buttons at the same time which will convert the 221A into the square root symbol. (note: you must use the number pad to type 251 and not the number buttons above the letters on your keyboard) Unfortunately, some laptop computers do not have a number pad.
In the next section, I’ll show you how to use the Squared Symbol Alt Code to type the symbol on your keyboard. This shortcut should insert the symbol for you on your Mac PC. Now, using the Mac keyboard, Press Option + 00B2 simultaneously. If your keyboard has a number pad, hold down the button and type 251 Then, from the top Mac Menu, Go to Format > Font > Baseline. First of all, place the insertion pointer where you need to insert the symbol. 2 Click the location where you want to insert the square root symbol. You can use this method in any Mac app that allows typing, including your web browser. Method 4 Using a Mac Keyboard Shortcut 1 Open the document in which you want to insert the square root symbol. This button combination copies the symbol to your clipboard and the V button combination pastes the symbol into your document.) The square root symbol now appears in your document. Or you can highlight the square root symbol, click C, go to your document and click V (where C means to hold down the "control" button and then click the "C" button.