Adding the degree symbol when typing text

[Steve Misher]

I tried adding the degree symbol after typing 90 and it shows up in the text edit box, but not on the project.
I am using windows 10 and have version 10.019 of V carve

[highpockets]

I use Alt-248. Note: you have to type the "248" on the num pad.

[garylmast]

Alt-0176 does it also. °
Gary

[Adrian]

As I don't have a numpad on my keyboard I use the Windows Character map program.

Sounds like the font you're using my not have a degree symbol in it if it's not appearing in the actual text. Try selecting a different font such as Times New Roman. If it appears then the problem is with the font.

[Steve Misher]

Sorry guys, but holding the ALT key and typing 248 does nothing.
I tries truetype fonts and single line fonts
Helvetica as a single line and Times New Roman as a true type

[Adrian]

I wouldn't expect it to work with the single line type fonts as I doubt they have all the alternative characters.

No problem for me with Times Roman using the Windows Character map option though.

[highpockets]

Sorry guys, but holding the ALT key and typing 248 does nothing.
I tries truetype fonts and single line fonts
Helvetica as a single line and Times New Roman as a true type

Make sure you're using the numpad on your keyboard, doesn't work with keys across the top.

[Steve Misher]

I don't have a keypad on this laptop, but I am using the keypad function and it works with Times New Roman font, but no a single line font.
Thanks for all the help form everyone!

[rscrawford]

If nothing else, draw circles in after.

[adze_cnc]

Generally easier to do a web search for something like “degree symbol” then copy and paste. Useful for other symbols as well (such as the Japanese Yen sign ¥ or the German eszett ß).

Here, have a free degree symbol:

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Steven