Math

How to type Square root (√)

Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 251 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Option + V

Microsoft Word

Type 221A then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → root

How to insert it

Copy

Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 251, release Alt.

Code

Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.

Unicode
U+221A
HTML decimal
√
HTML hex
√
CSS
\221A
JavaScript
\u{221A}
Alt code
Alt + 251

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