Delta Symbol Excel

How to Insert the Delta Symbol (Δ or δ) in Excel

Keyboard Shortcuts

Insert the delta symbol (Δ) using the following keyboard shortcut:

• Hold down the Alt key.
• On the numeric keypad, type 2204.
• Release the Alt key.

For the lowercase delta symbol (δ), use the following shortcut:

• Hold down the Alt key.
• On the numeric keypad, type 2205.
• Release the Alt key.

Symbol Dialog Box

Insert the delta symbol using the Symbol dialog box:

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the symbol.
2. Click the "Insert" tab.
3. In the "Symbols" group, click the "Symbol" button.
4. Select the "Symbol" tab in the Symbol dialog box.
5. From the "Font" drop-down list, select "Symbol".
6. Scroll down to find the delta symbol (Δ or δ).
7. Click the symbol and then click the "Insert" button.

Insert Delta Symbol Using Symbols Option

This method is less efficient than the previous ones:

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the symbol.
2. Click the "Insert" tab.
3. In the "Symbols" group, click the "Symbol" button.
4. Select the "Symbols" tab in the Symbol dialog box.
5. From the "Subset" drop-down list, select "Mathematical Operators".
6. Scroll down to find the delta symbol (Δ or δ).
7. Click the symbol and then click the "Insert" button.

Change the Font to Symbol to Get Delta

Another way to insert the delta symbol is to change the font to Symbol:

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the symbol.
2. In the Font group, click the "Font" drop-down list.
3. Select "Symbol" from the list.
4. Type "Delta" in the Character code field.
5. Click the "OK" button.