7 Ways to Insert the Delta Symbol in Microsoft Excel

Adding the delta symbol (Δ) to your Excel worksheets can provide valuable context or highlight changes. Here are seven straightforward methods to insert the delta symbol:

Method 1: Using Symbol Dialog

1. Click on the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
2. Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
3. Click on Symbol in the Symbols group.
4. In the Symbol dialog box, choose the Symbol font.
5. Scroll down to find the delta symbol (Δ), select it, and click Insert.

Method 2: Using Alt Code (Windows)

1. Place your cursor in the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
2. Press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard.
3. While holding Alt, enter the Alt code for the delta symbol: 235 (for uppercase Δ) or 8710 (for the lowercase δ).
4. Release the Alt key, and the delta symbol will appear in the cell.

Method 3: Using the Delta Character (Δ) from the Web

1. Open your web browser and find a website with the delta symbol (Δ).
2. Copy the delta symbol (Δ) from the website.
3. Paste it into the desired cell in your Excel worksheet.

Method 4: Using the CHAR Function

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
2. Enter the formula =CHAR(916) for uppercase Δ or =CHAR(948) for lowercase δ.
3. Press Enter, and the delta symbol will appear in the cell.

Method 5: Using the Insert Symbol Icon

1. Click on the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
2. Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
3. In the Text group, click on the Symbol icon.
4. Choose the delta symbol (Δ) from the symbol library and click Insert.

Method 6: Using the Delta Symbol (Δ) from Another Application

1. Open another application (e.g., Microsoft Word or Notepad) that supports the delta symbol (Δ).
2. Type or copy the delta symbol (Δ) in that application.
3. Copy the symbol from the other application.
4. Paste it into the desired cell in your Excel worksheet.

Method 7: Using Custom Number Formatting

1. Select the cell where you want to insert the delta symbol.
2. Right-click and choose Format Cells.
3. In the Format Cells dialog box, go to the Number tab.
4. Select Custom in the Category list.
5. In the Type box, enter @\Δ for uppercase Δ or @\δ for lowercase δ.
6. Click OK, and the delta symbol will appear in the cell.