In a message dated 1/20/2004 12:15:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

Putting the degree sign into e-mail is simple, if not a bit involved. You
will need to open a Microsoft Word document. Go to "Insert", then  "Symbol."
The degree symbol is on the far right hand side, the 4th row down. Click on
that, then click on "Insert" and it will appear in your document. The degree
symbol will appear like this: �

hold down <alt> them type <2><4><8> on your number keypad will give you the 
same thing 

BenT�