Method 1 – Use the Insert Tab to Type a Diameter Symbol in Excel
Steps:
- Select cell C5.
- Go to the Insert tab and select Symbol. It will open the Symbol dialog box.
- Select ASCII (decimal) in the from box.
- Select the diameter symbol and click on Insert.
- You will get the diameter symbol in cell C5.
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Method 2 – Type the Diameter Symbol in Excel Using the Alt Code
Steps:
- Select cell C5.
- 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.
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)
- Press Enter to get the 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.
- 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.
You can also copy the diameter symbol from the internet and paste it into an Excel sheet.
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