Although the number π ( pi ) is a constant widely used in mathematics, physics, and other disciplines, there is no physical or virtual keyboard key that allows you to type the symbol directly. The way you write it depends on your computer's operating system. On mobile devices, the simplest will be to use the copy and paste function.
Enter the π (pi) Symbol in Windows
Regardless of the version of Windows you use, press the
Windows +
R keys, type
charmap, and press
Enter. The
Character Map window will appear. In
Search, type
pi in the box and click
Search. Select it, and click the
Select button. Place the cursor where you want to paste it and press
Ctrl +
V.
Add the π (pi) Symbol With the Keyboard on Mac
Press the
option key and, without releasing it, press the
P key. Release both keys and the pi symbol will appear.
Enter the π (pi) Symbol in a Word Document
In a
Word document, go to the
Insert tab, and click
Symbol >
More symbols. In the window that opens, look for the pi symbol, select it, and click the
Insert button.
Type the π (pi) Symbol on Android and iOS
Open the web browser on your smartphone or tablet, and type
pi in the search bar. In the list of results, open one of the pages containing the pi symbol in your text. Copy and paste it wherever you want to use it.
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