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
Troubleshooting
" I don't have a numeric keypad on my keyboard, what should I do? "
- If you don't have a numeric keypad on your keyboard, make sure you have activated the function Num Lock . If not, press the Fn + button Num Lock.
- If you do not have the function Num Lock on your keyboard, try first pressing the key Fn and then performing the combination with Alt described in the previous paragraph.
- If you still can't do it, don't hesitate to copy and paste the symbol from this article to the location of your choice.
"I have a Mac / Macbook / Apple computer"
If you have a Mac / Apple keyboard, the technique is the same. The Alt ⌥ key can also be called Option ⌥ but it is always the key just to the left of the Space bar.