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How to make the "diameter" symbol Ø (crossed out O)

Are you in the process of writing dimensions but cannot find the "Diameter" (Ø) symbol ?

This symbol represented by a "crossed out O" does not exist on standard keyboards, but it is very easy to achieve it thanks to a combination of keys on your keyboard. You can make this symbol in upper case (Ø) or lower case (ø) using the key combinations explained below.

Summary:

1. Make the symbol "Diameter" under Windows

2. Make the symbol "Diameter" under Mac OS / Apple

1. Make the symbol "Diameter" under Windows

Make the symbol "Diameter" in uppercase : Alt + 1 5 7 --> Ø

The technique : You keep the Alt key pressed (the key to the left of your Space bar), then you successively type the numbers 1 5 7, then you finally release the Alt key, which will make the "Diameter" symbol appear in uppercase: Ø

Make the "Diameter" symbol lowercase: Alt + 1 5 5 --> ø

The technique : You keep the Alt key pressed (the key to the left of your Space bar), then you successively type the numbers 1 5 5, then you finally release the Alt key, which will make the "Diameter" symbol appear in lowercase : ø

2. Make the symbol "Diameter" under Mac / Apple

Make the symbol "Diameter" in uppercase : ⇧ Shift + Alt ⌥+ o

The technique : Keep the ⇧ Shift and the Alt ⌥ keys pressed ("Alt" key can also be called "Option"), then type the letter o, which will make the "Diameter" symbol appear in uppercase: Ø

Make the "Diameter" symbol in lowercase : Alt ⌥+ o

The technique : Keep the Alt ⌥ key pressed, then type the letter o, which will make the "Diameter" symbol appear in lowercase : ø

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