How to use it
- Browse the groups or search for a symbol by name.
- Click a symbol to copy it.
- Paste it with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on a Mac).
- Optionally build a longer text in the box at the bottom and copy it all at once.
What's on this page
The symbols are organized into 16 groups: hearts, stars, arrows, check marks and X marks, degree and unit signs, copyright and legal signs, currency, infinity and logic, music, math, Greek letters, punctuation, weather and everyday signs, cards and chess, shapes and box drawing, and kaomoji (text faces like ¯\(ツ)/¯).
Each group shows its most popular symbols first; click Show all to see the rest, or more to open the group's own page. Type in the search box to find symbols by name across all groups, for example arrow, check, degree or pi.
How to type symbols on your keyboard
Click any symbol to copy it. The panel that opens shows the ways to type it:
- Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Laptops without a keypad may need an Fn key combination.
- Microsoft Word: type the Unicode hex code, then press Alt + X to turn it into the symbol.
- Mac: the Option (⌥) shortcut for the U.S. keyboard layout, where one exists. Any symbol is also available in the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space).
- HTML: the named entity or numeric code to use on a web page.
On Windows 10 and 11, Windows key + period (.) opens the emoji and symbol panel. On phones, copying from this page is usually the quickest way.
Popular symbols and their codes
| Symbol | Name | Windows | Mac | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| © | copyright | Alt + 0169 | ⌥ G | © |
| ® | registered | Alt + 0174 | ⌥ R | ® |
| ™ | trademark | Alt + 0153 | ⌥ 2 | ™ |
| ° | degree | Alt + 0176 | ⌥ ⇧ 8 | ° |
| • | bullet | Alt + 0149 | ⌥ 8 | • |
| — | em dash | Alt + 0151 | ⌥ ⇧ - | — |
| ♥ | heart | Alt + 3 | – | ♥ |
| → | right arrow | Alt + 26 | – | → |
Recently used and your own text
Symbols you click are remembered in the Recently used row at the top, so your favorites are always one click away. This list is stored only in your browser; click Clear to empty it.
The Your text box at the bottom lets you combine symbols with your own words. Click Add to my text in the symbol panel to insert the selected symbol, then copy the whole text with one click. It's handy for social media bios, usernames, headings and messages.
Will symbols display everywhere?
These are standard Unicode characters, so they work in most apps, websites, documents and social networks. A few rare symbols may show as an empty box if the font on the other person's device doesn't include them. Emoji-style symbols (like ❤️ or ✅) look different on iPhone, Android and Windows. For a full emoji list with search, use the emoji search.
Copying happens in your browser; nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy and paste a symbol?
Click the symbol; it's copied to your clipboard automatically. Then paste it with Ctrl + V on Windows or Cmd + V on a Mac, or long-press and Paste on a phone.
How do I type symbols with Alt codes?
Hold Alt, type the number on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release Alt. Each symbol's panel shows its code if it has one.
Why do some symbols show as boxes?
The font on that device doesn't contain the character. Try a different font or a more common symbol.
Can I use these symbols on Instagram or TikTok?
Yes. They're standard Unicode characters and work in bios, captions and comments.
Where are emoji?
Some emoji appear in the groups, but the emoji search page has the full list with keyword search.
Sources
Last updated: November 12, 2026