Computer symbol in word

Nowadays, communication language is changing and it becomes an old fashion to write everything using a clear text. From youngsters to elders, everyone is using symbols and shortcuts on daily basis. In our earlier articles, we have explained more than 600+ alt code shortcuts for Windows and option key shortcuts for Mac. In this article, let us show you 150+ alt code shortcuts for inserting computer and user interface symbols in Windows and Mac documents.

Do you ever know there is a symbol ⎀ for indicating inserted text in documents? Well, did you ever search for inserting command key symbol ⌘ in your Mac document? Unicode has thousands of symbols for different purposes including computer related symbols.

• We have checked all the below shortcuts in Windows 10 and 11 platforms on Microsoft 365 with Word and Excel apps.
• Mac supports only 4 digits hex code shortcuts and it will work on apps like Pages, Keynote and Numbers.
• If you see some of the interface symbols are not working on your document then try to change the font family.
• Remember, these symbols are similar to any other text content on your documents, hence you can increase or decrease font size and apply colors to them.

Alt Code Shortcuts for Computer and User Interface Symbols

Here is a complete list of computer related symbols that you can type using alt code keyboard shortcuts.

How to Use These Shortcuts?

There are different ways to use alt code shortcuts and if they are not working, you have other tools to find your favorite symbols.

Using Alt Codes in Windows PC

The “Alt + Decimal” shortcuts are the most popular in using desktop computers.

• Turn-on the NumLock key.
• Hold one of the alt keys on your keyboard.
• Enter the decimal code numbers using numeric pad.
• This will create the corresponding symbols.

For example, alt + 128193 will make the open folder symbol like 📂. You can do this on all the Windows based documents but you should have a separate number pad on the keyboard.

Using Hex Code in Word

The column “Hex Code, Alt + X” indicates the shortcuts for Microsoft Word. Enter the hexadecimal code and then press one of the alt keys and X to convert the hex code to a symbol. For example, 1F4C5 Alt + X will make the calendar symbol like 📅.

Using Symbol or Character Map Utility

If shortcuts are not working, you can Symbol utility in Office documents and Character Map in other applications. Follow the below steps, in order to use Symbol utility.

• Open Office document like Excel or Word.
• Go to “Insert > Symbol > More Symbols” menu.
• This will open Symbol utility.
• Change the font as “Wingdings” under “Symbols” tab.
• Search and insert computer related symbols.
• Here you can also find some good symbols like Microsoft Windows logo which you can’t type with keyboard shortcuts.

Other than Office applications, you can use Character Map app similar to Symbol utility.

Computer Emoji

There are also few computer related emoji symbols available. You can easily insert them on any document or chat conversation using emoji panel.

• Press “Win + Dot” keys to open emoji panel.
• Type “computer” to filter the relevant emoji.
• Click on the emoji to insert.

Insert Computer Symbols in Mac

Similar to Windows, you can use alt code and Character Viewer app in macOS.

Unicode Hex Method in Mac

• Change the input source to Unicode Hex Method.
• Hold one of the option or alt keys and type the 4 digit hexadecimal code from the above table.

For example, option + 2387 will produce the alternative or option key symbol ⎇.

Character Viewer App in Mac

The above method will only work with 4 digit codes and 5 digit hex codes will not work. Alternate option is to use Character Viewer app to insert computer and user interface symbols in Mac.

• Press “Command + Control + Space” to open Character Viewer app.
• Search the symbol name or hex code to filter the symbol.
• Double click on a symbol to insert on your document.

In algebra, “to square” is to multiply a number by itself. For example, the square of 5 is 25 because 5 multiplied by 5 equals 25. The square is one of the most common mathematical operations, but how do you write the squared symbol on your computer or mobile phone? Like many mathematical symbols, it’s hard to find in most keyboards.

In this article, we will teach you how to type the squared symbol on your computer or smartphone, be it on a word processor like Microsoft Word or in your emails and online conversations. You will be amazed at how easy it is to type the squared sign or symbol.

Copy and Paste the Squared Symbol

If you can’t be bothered to type the squared symbol manually, you can just copy it from this page. All you have to do is to click the box below and the squared sign will be instantly copied to your clipboard, ready for pasting into your document.

Paste your copied symbol into your document or application by right-clicking and selecting Paste. You can also tap Ctrl + V to paste it. If you’re on mobile, just long-press and select Paste.

How to Type the Squared Symbol on the Windows Keyboard

The easiest way to type the squared symbol is by holding the Alt key while typing 0178 on the number pad. Make sure that Num Lock is turned on for this keyboard shortcut to work. Typing the keyboard shortcut using the number keys above the letters (outside the number pad) will not work – you must use the number pad on the right side of the keyboard.

So the keyboard shortcut for the squared symbol is Alt + 0178. The result is like this: ².

Here’s the step-by-step procedure on how to type the squared symbol using a Windows keyboard:

1. Place the cursor or insertion point where you want the squared symbol to appear in your document or application.
2. Activate the numeric keypad or number pad by tapping the Num Lock key.
3. Press and hold the Alt key.
4. While pressing the Alt key, type the 0178 keys on the numeric keypad.
5. Check the correct symbol has been inserted into your document.

The beauty of this method is that it works for almost any application including Notepad, Google Chrome and Microsoft Word. As long as your keyboard has a numeric keypad or number pad, you can type the squared sign via the keyboard shortcut. But if your keyboard doesn’t have a numeric keypad, you can insert the squared symbol by copying the symbol from this page or by using the Character Map.

Unlike Windows, there’s no universal shortcut for typing the squared symbol on Mac computers. However, you can use the Character Viewer in macOS to insert symbols, emojis and special characters.

Follow these steps to insert the squared symbol in Mac:

1. In your application, open the Character Viewer by selecting Edit > Emoji & Symbols.
2. Enter “superscript” in the search field and tap Enter.
3. Click the superscript 2 to insert the squared symbol.

How to Type the Squared Symbol in Microsoft Word

Many of us use Microsoft Word and other word processing software to draft our documents and correspondences. These word processors have support for special characters like the superscript symbol (x²).

To type the squared symbol on Microsoft Word, click the superscript button (x²) in the Font group under the Home tab, and then type the number 2. You can also type 2 first and then select or highlight it before clicking the x² button.

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + + (hold the Ctrl and Shift keys and then press the + key) to get the same result as clicking x². Take note that this keyboard shortcut only works on Word. Using it on the Chrome browser will zoom the window instead, so be careful with this.

How to Type the Squared Symbol in Google Docs

Google Docs is a free web-based alternative to Microsoft Word. Just like Word, Google Docs offers a quick and convenient way to type superscript characters.

To type the squared symbol in Google Docs using a keyboard shortcut, just press Ctrl + . (dot or period key), and then type the number 2. The superscript ² will then appear in your document.

You can also insert the squared symbol in Google Docs by following these steps:

1. Click Insert on the menu bar.
2. Select Special characters on the dropdown menu.
3. On the “Insert special characters” dialog, click the Symbol field and choose “Number.” Make sure that the second dropdown field is set to “Decimal.”
4. Find the “superscript two” symbol and click it.
5. Check that the correct symbol has been inserted into your document.

If you have trouble locating the squared sign, you can search for it by typing “superscript two” in the “Search by keyword” field on the right.

How to Type the Squared Symbol on Android

Inserting the squared symbol on your Android smartphone is relatively easy and straightforward. To insert the squared sign, just long-press the number 2 and it will insert the superscript ².

How to Type the Squared Symbol on the iPhone or iPad

Unfortunately, the iPhone keyboard doesn’t have the option to insert the squared symbol. You can use the dictation feature on your iPhone instead. Tap the dictation microphone on the iOS keyboard and then say the words “superscript two.” Press “Done” or tap the keyboard icon when you get the correct symbol.

How to Insert the Squared Sign Using the Character Map

The Character Map application is a great tool for copying and inserting numerous characters and symbols. You can use this Windows tool if your keyboard doesn’t have a number pad or if you just want a quick and convenient way to insert the squared symbol.

To start, click the Windows icon on the bottom left corner of the screen, go to Windows Accessories, and then click Character Map. Choose the superscript 2 button, click Select and then Copy. You can now paste the symbol into any application.

Wrapping Up

If everything fails, you can simply copy the squared symbol from this page and paste it anywhere you want. Highlight this symbol: ² and then press Ctrl and C simultaneously to copy it. Go back to your document or application, and then paste the symbol by pressing Ctrl and V at the same time. You can also right-click using your mouse and select Copy and Paste.

That’s it! It’s super easy to type the squared sign for use in mathematical equations. Remember, you can always copy and paste this symbol if you’re having difficulties.

Your average keyboard has enough letters, numbers, and punctuation marks for all your day-to-day typing needs. But what if you need symbols or special characters that aren’t on your keyboard?

Well, in Microsoft Word, you have three main options:

1. Use the Symbol menu.
2. Learn some ASCII codes.
3. Use Microsoft Word’s special character shortcuts.

In the rest of this post, we’ll look at how to do each of these in your writing. Watch the video or read the post below to get started:

1. Using the Symbol Menu

To see the Symbol menu in Microsoft Word, go to Insert > Symbols on the ribbon and click the Symbol button (or Insert > Advanced Symbol > Symbols in the menu system in Word for Mac).

This will open a quick access menu of 20 frequently used symbols to pick from. However, you can also access the full range of special characters in Microsoft Word as follows:

• Go to Insert > Symbols and click Symbol to open the menu.
• Click More Symbols… to open a new window.
• Scroll through until you find the symbol you want to use.
• Click Insert to add the symbol to your document.

The symbol will then appear in your document at your cursor. Microsoft Word will also add it to the quick access menu, saving your time if you need to use the same symbol again.

2. ASCII Codes

ASCII codes each indicate a different symbol, so you can use them to add special characters to a document quickly via the numeric keypad:

• Learn or look up the correct ASCII code for the symbol(s) you need.
• Turn on Num Lock on your keyboard to activate the numeric keypad.
• Hold down the Alt key and type the required code.

The corresponding symbol will then appear at your cursor position.

3. Shortcuts for Special Characters

For some special characters, your simplest option is to let Microsoft Word do the hard work! There are, for example, shortcuts available for the following common symbols:

You’ll notice we’ve included an “autocorrect” version for each symbol above. In these cases, Microsoft Word will automatically correct the specified text to create the symbol.

For example, to add a trademark symbol to a document, we have two options:

1. Hold down Ctrl + Alt + T at the same time.
2. Write “(TM)” and let Microsoft Word change this to the symbol.

These shortcuts are very quick and simple, so it is worth memorizing them if you use any of these symbols frequently. Similar shortcuts are also available for accented letters.