One of the most common unit of temperature is degree Celsius denoted as °C. The most common and incorrect way to type °C is to type oC and turn o into superscript. In our earlier blog we have shown several different ways to get degree and degree Celsius symbol. However, hidden inside Ms Word is a much cooler, faster and smarter way to type °C symbol.
Shortcut for Degree Celsius (°C)
To get °C, type \degc and hit space.
Basically, we are using Math Autocorrect shortcut to insert °C. This shortcut works only in equation editor by default. However, you can use it outside equation editor also using the following one-time step.
Enabling \degc Shortcut (set it once and use it forever)
To make this shortcut work follow these steps.
- Go to Files → Options to open Word Options
- Navigate to Proofing and click AutoCorrect Options button to open Auto Correct window
- Navigate to Math Autocorrect tab
- Check the box against “Use Math Autocorrect options outside Math region“
- Click Ok and close all the above windows.
Summary
The hidden Ms Word shortcut for degree Celsius (°C) symbol is \degc. To convert it into °C symbol, hit space after it. To make this work you need to activate Math Autocorrect shortcut as described in this blog.