How to Type Diameter Symbol in Excel (4 Quick Methods)

 

Method 1 – Use the Insert Tab to Type a Diameter Symbol in Excel

Steps:

  • Select cell C5.

Use Insert Tab to Type Diameter Symbol in Excel

  • Go to the Insert tab and select Symbol. It will open the Symbol dialog box.

Use Insert Tab to Type Diameter Symbol in Excel

  • Select ASCII (decimal) in the from box.
  • Select the diameter symbol and click on Insert.

Use Insert Tab to Type Diameter Symbol in Excel

  • You will get the diameter symbol in cell C5.

Use Insert Tab to Type Diameter Symbol in Excel

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Method 2 – Type the Diameter Symbol in Excel Using the Alt Code

Steps:

  • Select cell C5.

Type Diameter Symbol in Excel Using Alt Key

  • Turn on the Num Lock key on the keyboard.
  • Type 0216 from the keyboard while holding the Alt key. It will not work if you use the number keys at the top of the keyboard.
  • Release the Alt key, and you will see the diameter symbol in the desired cell.

Type Diameter Symbol in Excel Using Alt Key

Note:
On a Mac, press Option + Shift + O on the keyboard to type the diameter.

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Method 3 – Insert the Excel CHAR Function to Type a Diameter Symbol

Steps:

  • Select cell C5 and use this formula:
=CHAR(0216)

Insert Excel CHAR Function to Type Diameter Symbol

  • Press Enter to get the diameter symbol.

Insert Excel CHAR Function to Type Diameter Symbol

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Method 4 – Copy the Diameter Symbol from the Character Map

Steps:

  • Go to the Windows Search Bar and type Character Map.
  • Click on the Character Map app to open it.

Copy Diameter Symbol from Character Map to Type in Excel

  • Check Advanced view in the Character Map dialog box.

  • Type o with in the Search for box.
  • Click on Search.

  • Double-click on the diameter symbol and click on Copy.

  • Select the cell C5 and press Ctrl + V to paste the diameter symbol.

Note:
You can also copy the diameter symbol from the internet and paste it into an Excel sheet.

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Mursalin Ibne Salehin

Mursalin Ibne Salehin holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Over the past 2 years, he has actively contributed to the ExcelDemy project, where he authored over 150 articles. He has also led a team with content development works. Currently, he is working as a Reviewer in the ExcelDemy Project. He likes using and learning about Microsoft Office, especially Excel. He is interested in data analysis with Excel, machine learning,... Read Full Bio

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