The delta symbol in Excel, also known as the triangle symbol in Excel, is used a lot in statistical tables, expressing increasing or decreasing numbers, or any data according to the user's wishes. And to be able to insert delta data in Excel, you have many different ways, using the special character insertion tool in Excel or using shortcut keys. The following article will guide you to insert the delta symbol in Excel.
1. Insert delta symbol in Excel using shortcut key
In addition to helping you work quickly, shortcuts in Excel can also help you enter symbols quickly. With the delta symbol in Excel, you will hold down the Alt key, then type the 3 key and the 0 key , then release your hand.
We use the numeric keypad to display the delta symbol in Excel.
2. Use font to insert Excel delta symbol
First, type the letter D in the box you want to insert . Then we will change to the Symbol font .
The resulting letter D is also converted to delta symbol as shown below.
3. Insert delta symbol from symbol tool in Excel
Step 1:
At the Excel interface, click Insert and then click the Symbol tool to insert a special symbol into Excel.
Step 2:
Display the special symbols table in Excel. At Font you choose Calibri , at Subset we will choose Greek and Coptic . As a result you will see the delta symbol in this interface. Click Insert to insert into Excel.
As a result we also get the delta symbol in Excel.
4. Use the CHAR function to insert the Excel triangle symbol
Step 1:
In a cell in Excel you will enter the formula =CHAR (112) or =CHAR (114) .
Step 2:
In the display symbol we will switch to the Wingdings 3 font to create a triangle symbol in Excel.
The symbol will then change to a triangle icon.
5. Insert delta symbol in Excel automatically
In case you often have to use the delta symbol, you can use the Excel AutoCorrect feature.
Step 1:
First, you also need to insert a delta symbol into Excel as a template . Then, copy this symbol .
Next, click File, select Excel Options . In the new interface, click Proofing . Look to the right and click AutoCorrect Options .
Step 2:
Then in this interface you will enter the triangle symbol in the With line , and the original word of your choice in Replace . Click Add to save this abbreviation.
Now when you type the root word and press Enter it will be replaced by a triangle symbol.
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