If you can’t work out how to type the squared symbol (2) on your Mac, here’s how to type a squared symbol on a Mac in the most commonly used applications including Microsoft Office, Apple Pages and Apple Mail.
The square number, also known as a number squared or 2 squared, is a number that is multiplied by itself.
Note that squared is different from a square root which is symbolized by the “√” symbol.
“Squared” is usually represented in mathematics as a little 2 that appears slightly above the digits e.g. 42 = 4 × 4 = 16.
There are various ways to insert squared on a Mac depending on which application you are using but here are the most common.
1. Use the Character Viewer
The Character Viewer is a handy tool in most applications that allows you to insert special characters, like the squared symbol.
- To access it, go to
Edit>Emoji & Symbolsin the menu bar. - In the Character Viewer, type “Superscript” in the search bar.
- Choose the squared symbol from the list to insert it into your document or application.
2. Apple Pages, Keynote, & Numbers
If you’re using Apple Pages, Keynote, or Numbers, there’s a different method to add the squared symbol.
- First, highlight the number you want to apply the squared symbol to.
- Then, navigate to
Format>Font>Baseline>Superscriptand select the squared symbol.
3. Microsoft Office
Typing the squared symbol in Microsoft Office for Mac, including Word and Excel, is straightforward.
- In Microsoft Word for Mac, highlight the number next to which you want the squared symbol to appear.
- Press
Shift + CMD + +simultaneously to activate the superscript feature and add the squared symbol.
Alternatively, you can also find the squared symbol by going to the Home tab and selecting it from the superscript options in the menu bar.
