Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts for Common Symbols in Science
Many branches of science use symbols to denote units (e.g., ºC), comparisons (e.g., ≥), and statistical calculations (e.g., ±). Adding these symbols using the insert function can be cumbersome as you shift your attention from typing to navigating the mouse. Instead, use these easy keyboard shortcuts to quickly insert these symbols as you write.
Mac
±: Option + Shift + =
º: Option + 0
≥: Option + .
≤: Option + ,
≈: Option + x
Windows
±: Alt + 241
º: Alt + 248
≥: Alt + 242
≤: Alt + 243
≈: Alt + 247
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