Keyboard shortcuts for commonly used symbols in science and math

Sign * (Description) * Hold down ALT key and type on number pad:


¢ (cent) ALT 0162

½ (half) ALT 0189

¼ (quarter) ALT 0188

¾ (three quarters) ALT 0190

° (degrees) ALT 0176

µ (micrograms) ALT 0181

α (alpha) ALT 224

ß (beta) ALT 225

Γ (gamma) ALT 226

Δ (delta) ALT 235

Ω (omega) ALT 234

≥ (greater than or equal to) ALT 242

≤ (less than or equal to) ALT 243

↑ (arrow up) ALT 24

↓ (arrow down) ALT 25

→ (right arrow) ALT 26

← (left arrow) ALT 27

☺ (smiley face) ALT 1

☼ (sun) ALT 15

♀ (female symbol) ALT 12

♂ (male symbol) ALT 11