how do you find the square root symbol on the computer
i'm not sure there is on a keyboard, maybe in your word documents, if using Microsoft click on inserts and choose the insert symbol, and search through the programmed symbols in the word program.
You have to be careful pasting text from Word docs, as fonts may get munged up.
Here's a selection of special characters I have gleaned from other Jiskha posts. They are safe to copy/paste.
m ∊ √ ∫ ∂ ∝
π µ θ p ω η Ø ∑ δ λ ° ∢
∆ ∇
© ®
± × ÷ ≠ • –
¼ ½ ¾
¢
« »
² ³
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To find the square root symbol on a computer, you have a few options depending on the software you're using and the operating system you have. Here's how to find the square root symbol in different scenarios:
1. In Microsoft Word or similar word processing software:
- Go to the "Insert" tab at the top of the page.
- Look for the "Symbols" or "Equation" option and click on it.
- A dropdown menu will appear. Choose "More Symbols" or a similar option.
- In the new dialog box, select the "Symbols" or "Special Characters" tab.
- Look for the square root symbol (√) and click on it.
- Click the "Insert" or "OK" button to add the symbol to your document.
2. Using keyboard shortcuts on a Windows computer:
- Place your cursor where you want to insert the square root symbol.
- Press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard.
- While holding Alt, type the code 251 on the numeric keypad.
- Release the Alt key, and the square root symbol (√) should appear.
3. Using keyboard shortcuts on a Mac computer:
- Place your cursor where you want to insert the square root symbol.
- Press and hold the Option key (also known as the Alt key) on your keyboard.
- While holding Option, press the letter v key.
- Release the Option key, and the square root symbol (√) should appear.
These methods work in most applications, such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and various text editors. However, keep in mind that some software may have different methods or might not support inserting special symbols.