What is the root symbol in Word Online?

Have you tried using the root symbol in Word? If not, then follow this tutorial to see how to check the root symbol in Microsoft Word Online. The mathematical equations required the use of the square root symbol. Many professionals such as engineers, and architects may use the square root for their projects.

What is the root symbol in Word Online?

The root symbol in Word Online refers to the square root symbol that’s used in mathematical equations. This symbol can be inserted into documents using the inbuilt symbols. As Word Online has limited formatting options you will need to use the desktop application to insert the root symbol into a document.

Why know how to type a Square root Equation in Microsoft Word

It is important to know how to type the square root equation in Microsoft Word. For example, engineers, architects, and carpenters use the square root for their work. A civil engineer uses the Pythagorean theorem to know the value of altitude and width. If they wanted to type or explain this equation then they need to use the equation in the Word document.

How to insert the Square root symbol in Word Online

To use the square root symbol in Microsoft Word online, follow the below steps.

• Open the Word document to add the square root symbol.
• Keep the cursor where you want to add the symbol in the document.
• Click the Insert option in the Microsoft Word document.

• Click the Equation click Symbols and click Root symbol.

• Click the symbol and it will appear under the Equation Tools and click Insert on page.

• Once you click Insert on a page, the root equation will appear in the Word document.

By doing this, you can use the root equation in Microsoft Word.

How to insert a long square root symbol in Word?

Follow the below steps to insert a square root symbol into a document from the desktop Word version.

• Open the document to add the square root symbol in Microsoft Word.
• Keep the mouse cursor where you want to add the root equation in a Word document.
• Click the Insert tab at the top of the document page.
• You will see the Advanced Symbol tab in the right corner.

• A popup menu with the different symbols available will open.

• Click on the root symbol to select.
• Use the Insert button to add it to the document you are working on.

Now, the root symbol will be visible to you where the cursor was.

Shortcut key to add Root Equation

You can also use the shortcut key alt+251 on the keyboard to insert the root equation in a Word document. This applies to both the Microsoft Word online version and the desktop version.

How to type the square root symbol on Mac?

To add a square root symbol to a Word document on Mac you will need to use a custom shortcut. Here is how you can add a custom shortcut to Word on Mac.

• Open the Word document.
• Place the cursor where you want to add the root symbol.
• Click on the Insert tab at the top of the document.

• Click on Symbols on the right.
• You will have two options to choose from.
• Click on and select Advanced Symbol.

Sometimes you will have both Equation and Advanced Symbol under the Insert tab. This depends on the size of the window.

• You will then have a popup window

• Scroll down to find the Root symbol √
• Click on it to select
• Now click on the Keyboard shortcut for a menu
• Click on the box next to the title Assign New Shortcut Key
• Press the key combination that you would like to use for the √ symbol.

Here you don’t need to type the text just use the key combination as it is and it will show on the screen. You can also check the shortcut that’s already assigned. If this shortcut is ok to use don’t change it.

• Click on Assign after you have entered the shortcut,
• You will need to hit the Close button twice.

How to insert the root symbol using autocorrect?

You might have noticed the autocorrect option while in the symbol menu. You can use this option to insert a square root sign into a document. Here is how.

• Go to the symbol menu.

• Click on Autocorrect.
• In the replace box type the new entry \isqr or any other combination.
• In the replace with section add the root sign.
• Now click on Add.
• Click on OK and then close.

How to type square root on Windows?

From the insert tab, you can easily add a square root symbol to a Word document on Windows. If you are using Word online, you can also copy it from a website or another document. To copy you can use the commands in the right-clicks dropdown menu.

Another way to copy and paste the symbol is by using keyboard shortcuts. Go to the symbol that needs to be copied. Use Ctrl + C on the keyboard after you have highlighted the symbol. Now click on where you want to paste the symbol and use Ctrl + V.

Square root symbol copy and paste

To copy the square root symbol and paste it into the Word document you are working on here are the following steps.

• Search the root symbol either online or on another document
• Once you have the symbol proceed to highlight it. This can be done by clicking near the sign and then dragging the mouse without releasing the click.
• Once you have highlighted the symbol right-click on it. You will have a dropdown menu

• From the options click on Copy.
• Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts, Command + C on Mac and Ctrl + C on Windows.
• Open the Word document.
• Click where you need the sign added.

• Right-click and from the menu click on paste.
• Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts Command + V for Mac and Ctrl + V on Windows

The second way of doing this is by working out the math on a calculator. You can then copy and paste the answer along with the sign. Note that this will work only if you have a number pad and not with numbers on top of the keyboard.

If the system you are working on has a number pad you can use a combination of numbers.

• Hold down the Alt key
• Now press 251 on the number pad

On some processors, you can use 221A and then go on to press the Alt and X keys together. It will convert the number text combo into the square root sign.

Conclusion

This article looked at the root symbol in Word Online and the desktop version as well. It also explored the different methods that can be used to insert the root symbol into a Word document. As Word Online doesn’t have the root symbol listed in the symbols section the only option one has is to copy and paste the symbol.

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