You are typing away on your computer doing your math homework and you have come to a point where you need to indicate a square root. Square roots are indicated with what is known as a radical sign, but standard keyboards definitely do not include a radical sign key. Do not fear, as the radical sign can be inserted via a drop down menu in Word, or by using a special key code. The special key code differs depending on whether you have a Mac or a PC.
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Step 1
Place your cursor in the place on your page where you want the radical sign.
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Step 2
Click on "Insert" in the menu bar.
Step 3
Click on "Symbol." Either a drop down menu or a window with a grid of many symbols will appear, depending on what version of Microsoft Office you have.
Step 4
For versions that have a symbols window, locate the radical sign in the grid of symbols and click to highlight it. Then click on the "Insert" button in the bottom right-hand corner of the window to insert a radical sign in the document. For versions that have a symbols drop down menu, locate the radical sign in the list and click on it to insert a radical sign.
Mac Key Code
Step 1
Place your cursor in the place on your page where you want the radical sign.
Step 2
Hold down the "Option" key.
Step 3
Type the letter V to insert a radical sign.
PC Key Code
Step 1
Place your cursor in the place on your page where you want the radical sign.
Step 2
Hold down the "ALT" key.
Step 3
Type 251.
Step 4
Release the "ALT" key to insert a radical sign.