Autocad 2015 Fields with Degree Symbol

[AccuShess]

Really would like to start making use of the Fields autocad provides.  However when labeling say an Angle of a line in Surveyor Units, I do not want the D to be displayed and show a degree symbol or %%d itself.  The spacing between the N ##%%d is unnecessary too.  Is there away to either modify the way the field works?  Through .Net is an option im comfortable with.  Or even create your own custom fields?

Using Autocad 2015.

Thanks for any tips in advance.

[JDMather]

I haven't used AutoCAD in years, but see if this works.

Use ° Alt 0176