When you're typing on your iPhone, you might find yourself in need of a degree sign (°) to include in your text. Perhaps you're referencing a temperature, such as "It's 98°F outside," or a mathematical measurement, like "He's 180° around the bend." Whatever the reason, here's a simple guide to help you insert a degree sign on your iPhone.
Before we dive into the steps, let's clear one common misconception: you can't simply hold down the '0' key until a degree sign appears. Instead, you'll need to use your iPhone's built-in keyboard features. Here's how you can do it.
Using the Hidden Character Keyboard
The degree sign is hidden among the numbers on your iPhone keyboard. To access it, you'll need to know a simple trick. Read on to discover how.
Step 1: Find the 123 Key on Your Keyboard
Your first step is to locate the '123' key at the bottom left of your iPhone keyboard. This key is your gateway to the numbers and symbols hiding beneath your standard keyboard.
Step 2: Tapping the 123 Key
Tap the '123' key once. Suddenly, your keyboard transforms, revealing numbers instead of letters. This is the first prerequisite to finding the degree sign.
Step 3: Finding the Degree Sign
Now, glance at the bottom row of your keyboard. You'll see the '0' key, with what appears to be a backspace key on its left. This backspace key, if tapped, actually reveals the degree sign. So, go ahead and tap it.
Step 4: Selecting the Degree Sign
Once you've tapped the backspace key, a small '°' symbol will appear above it. Tap this symbol to select it. It will appear in your text field, ready for your next word.
Using the EmojiKeyboard
If you're more of an emoji person, there's another method to insert a degree sign that you might find more intuitive.
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Step 1: Accessing the Emoji Keyboard
First, you need to enable your iPhone's emoji keyboard. This is a separate keyboard dedicated to emojis. To access it, double-tap the ' globe' key, or swipe down on the keyboard to show the 'globe' key, then tap on it.
Step 2: Finding the Degree Sign Emoji
Once you've accessed the emoji keyboard, look for the symbol that resembles a degree sign. It may be among the 'Objects' category. If you can't find it, you can tap the search bar at the bottom and type 'degree' to find it quickly.
Step 3: Using the Degree Sign Emoji
Tap the degree sign emoji to select it. It will appear in your text field, ready for your next word. Unfortunately, this method inserts the degree symbol as an emoji, which might not be suitable for all uses. However, it can work well in certain contexts.
So, there you have it! Two different methods to insert the degree sign on your iPhone. Whether you're a fan of hidden keyboards or emojis, there's a method that works for you. Now, go forth and type with confidence, knowing that you can tackle temperatures and angles with ease.