The zero/slash symbol () is a crucial tool for hams whose call signs include the letter O or the number 0, as it helps to clear up confusion and ensure that data is logged correctly. The Ø character represents the number zero. Here are a few quick tips on how to type in this practical symbol:
For PC Word users, press 0216 on the number pad while holding down the ALT key, and then release it.
- Click the cursor where you want the slashed zero to appear.
- Press Ctrl+F9. You’ll see brackets appear.
- Type the following (or copy and paste it from this post): eq o (0,/)
- Press Shift+F9. The code should resolve itself into a slashed zero.
How to type Diameter Symbol (Ø) on Keyboard
Using the O with Slash Alt Code (Windows)
The alt code for the Slashed O (or O with slash) Symbol is 0216.
You can still type using the Alt code even though the keyboard does not have a dedicated key for the Slashed O symbol. To accomplish this, use the numeric keypad to press and hold the Alt key while pressing the Slashed O Symbol Alt code (0216).
This method works on Windows only. Additionally, your keyboard must have a numeric keypad, as shown below.
The steps you can take to type the Slashed O symbol on your Windows computer are listed below:
Using the Alt Code method, type this symbol in Word as shown.
Using the Slashed O Symbol Shortcut (Mac and Windows)
Option + Shift + O is the keyboard shortcut for the Slash O Symbol on Macs. Use the Alt Code method for Windows users by holding down the [Alt] key and typing the O with Slash alt code, which is 0216. Simply type 00D8 into MS Word, choose it, and press Alt+X.
You must enter the alt code using the numeric keypad if you’re using the Alt Code method. Also ensure that your Num Lock key is turned on.
The Slash O Symbol shortcut for Mac is described below:
To type O with slash through it on Mac,
The Slash O Symbol shortcut for Windows is described below:
To type Slash O on Windows,
To type O with stroke on Word,
These are the steps you can use, whether you’re using Windows or a Mac, to type the O with a slash in Word or Excel.
How to type a Slashed O [AKA O with slash] symbol
There are several ways to type or insert symbols on Mac and Windows that don’t have their own dedicated keyboard keys.
I’ll outline five different techniques in this section that you can use to type or insert the o with a slash anywhere on your computer, including in your browser or in Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) for both Mac and Windows users.
Without any further ado, let’s get started.
FAQ
How do I type a O on a keyboard?
To type a ô, for instance, hold down CTRL, SHIFT, and, then release all of them and type o.
How do you type an O with a line over it in Word?
When the distinction between the digit “zero” (“0”) and the Latin script letter “O” needs to be highlighted, the slashed zero glyph is frequently used. This distinction is especially important in encoding systems, scientific and engineering applications, computer programming (such as software development), and telecommunications.