Key combination delta: How to do it

The delta character is mainly used in mathematics and ancient Greek writing. Since this special character is rather rarely used by most users, many do not know how to create the delta symbol in Word or similar applications.

How the Delta key combination works

You can create the special character Delta in Word in no time by using various key combinations.

• Press the [Alt] key and enter the number sequence [916] in the numeric keypad at the same time. The key combination works in Microsoft Word as well as in other Office applications.
• In Word, you can also create the delta character by writing the number [2206] and then pressing the key combination [Alt] + [c].

How to generate the delta character without a key combination

It is also very easy to insert the delta symbol without a key combination.

• For example, use Google Search to search for the delta symbol. This you can then copy and re-paste anywhere you want.
• In Word finden Sie das Delta-Zeichen auch innerhalb der Symbolliste. Hierfür gehen Sie auf „Einfügen“ und klicken rechts oben auf „Symbole“. Im Bereich „Weitere Symbole“ finden Sie das Delta-Zeichen. Durch einen Klick auf das Symbol erscheint es im Dokument.