How do I type the cube root ∛?

Copy ∛, or in Word type 221B and press Alt+X.

How do I put a number under the √ line?

Use Word's Insert › Equation › Radical, or write √(72).

Can I type √ in Excel?

Paste it, but for calculations use =SQRT(A1).

How to Type the Square Root Symbol √

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): The fastest way depends on the device. Mac: press Option+V. Windows: hold Alt and type 251 on the number pad, or open Win+. › Ω Symbols › Math. In Word, type 221A and press Alt+X, or use Insert › Equation for full formulas. Phones have no √ key on most keyboards, so copy it here (√) or add a text replacement such as "sqrt" → √.

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Number Root

Perfect squares from 1 to 30

1²12²43²94²165²256²367²498²649²8110²10011²12112²14413²16914²19615²22516²25617²28918²32419²36120²40021²44122²48423²52924²57625²62526²67627²72928²78429²84130²900

Perfect cubes from 1 to 15

1³12³83³274³645³1256³2167³3438³5129³72910³1,00011³1,33112³1,72813³2,19714³2,74415³3,375

Step by step

Pick the method for your device from the table.
Or copy this symbol: √
For phones, save a text replacement to type it quickly.

At a glance

Device	How	Note
Mac	Option+V	US keyboard layout
Windows	Alt+251 or Win+. › Symbols	Alt codes need a number pad
Word	221A then Alt+X	Or Insert › Equation

How to type the square root symbol √