How to type Square ² in Computer Keyboard?
Use your Numpad (numeric pad) of your keyboad when pressing the numbers. The numpad is located at the right side of your keyboard.
1. You can make x² (squared) or superscript 2 by typing this keyboard shortcut:
1. You can make x² (squared) or superscript 2 by typing this keyboard shortcut:
- Hold Alt while typing 0178
2. You can also create ² through the Character Map of Windows OS software:
- Go to Start Menu --> All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Character Map.
- Find and click the superscript 2 (²) and then, click the Select button.
squared (²) in Character Map
- The superscript 2 (²) will appear in the blank field. Click the Copy button to copy it. And you can paste anywhere you want for example in the Microsoft Word, Notepad, or in a website, etc.
3. And the easiest part to create a square (²) or superscript 2 is by copying any of the sample characters below. They vary in sizes and you can adjust them later after pasting in a word processor.
- ²
- ²
- ²
- ²
Squared applied in metric unit:
- mm² - square millimeter
- cm² - square centimeter
- m² - square meter
- km² - square kilometer
- ft² - square feet
- in² - square inch