Press Shift + Option + V (in specific apps like Grapher ). Using the Character Viewer

If you prefer a visual approach or can't remember the shortcut, the is your best friend. It houses every Unicode symbol imaginable, including variations like cube roots ( 3the cube root of empty end-root ) and fourth roots ( 4the fourth root of empty end-root Press Control + Command + Space to open the viewer. Type " square root " into the search bar at the top.

The screen went black. Then it rebooted. The keyboard cooled down. On his desktop, a single folder appeared, labeled: .

Now, every time you type sqrt followed by a space, macOS will swap it for the symbol. 4. Advanced: Mathematical Equations in Word & Pages

Relieved, he typed the equation: x = √4 . He hit enter. The cursor blinked. Then, softly, the Mac keyboard hummed . The 'V' key grew warm under his finger.