If you are using a Laptop that does not have the numeric keypad, you can press Fn+NmLk keys simultaneously to turn on the hidden numeric keypad for laptops with smaller keyboards. You must also turn on your NumLock key to be able to use the numeric keypad.

Note that you must use the numeric keypad to type the alt code (241). Step 4: Release the Alt key after typing the Alt code to immediately insert the ± symbol.

Step 3: Whilst holding on to the Alt key, use the numeric keypad to type the Plus Minus Symbol alt code ( 241).

Step 2: Press and hold one of the Alt keys on your keyboard.

Step 1: Place your insertion pointer where you need to type the Plus Minus Symbol.

Obey the instructions below to type the symbol using the alt code (For Windows Users): To type this symbol, press and hold the Alt key whilst you type the Plus Minus alt code (241) using the numeric keypad. This code is designed to be used to type any symbol that has no dedicated key on the keyboard.

Using the Plus Minus alt code, you can type this (±) symbol on any Windows keyboard or PC. However, for a step-by-step guide on how to use the Alt Code to type this symbol with your keyboard, keep reading below.

Excel shortcut keys plus minus