Special Characters

Copy and paste check marks, arrows, currency, and math symbols, plus the alt code and HTML entity for each one.

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Alt Codes, HTML Codes & Mac Shortcuts for Common Symbols

Windows Alt codes require the numeric keypad with Num Lock turned on. Mac shortcuts assume a US keyboard layout — see the FAQ below for other layouts.

SymbolNameUnicodeHTML EntityWindows Alt CodeMac Shortcut (US)
©Copyright SignU+00A9©Alt+0169Option+G
®Registered SignU+00AE®Alt+0174Option+R
™Trade Mark SignU+2122™Alt+0153Option+2
°Degree SignU+00B0°Alt+0176Option+Shift+8
±Plus-Minus SignU+00B1±Alt+0177Option+Shift+=
×Multiplication SignU+00D7×Alt+0215—
÷Division SignU+00F7÷Alt+0247Option+/
•BulletU+2022•Alt+0149Option+8
…Horizontal EllipsisU+2026…Alt+0133Option+;
—Em DashU+2014—Alt+0151Option+Shift+-
–En DashU+2013–Alt+0150Option+-
€Euro SignU+20AC€Alt+0128Option+Shift+2
£Pound SignU+00A3£Alt+0163Option+3
¥Yen SignU+00A5¥Alt+0165Option+Y
¢Cent SignU+00A2¢Alt+0162Option+4
§Section SignU+00A7§Alt+0167Option+6
Pilcrow SignU+00B6¶Alt+0182Option+7
½Vulgar Fraction One HalfU+00BD½Alt+0189—
¼Vulgar Fraction One QuarterU+00BC¼Alt+0188—
¾Vulgar Fraction Three QuartersU+00BE¾Alt+0190—
²Superscript TwoU+00B2²Alt+0178—
³Superscript ThreeU+00B3³Alt+0179—
∞InfinityU+221E∞—Option+5
≠Not Equal ToU+2260≠—Option+=
≤Less-Than Or Equal ToU+2264≤—Option+,
≥Greater-Than Or Equal ToU+2265≥—Option+.
√Square RootU+221A√—Option+V
πGreek Small Letter PiU+03C0π—Option+P
✓Check MarkU+2713✓——
→Rightwards ArrowU+2192→——
←Leftwards ArrowU+2190←——
★Black StarU+2605★——
♥Black Heart SuitU+2665♥——

Symbol Categories

Check Marks & X Symbols ✓ ✗ — Copy and Paste

A check mark symbol like ✓ or ✔ is one of the most common things people search for when they need to mark a task done in a document or spreadsheet that doesn’t have a checkbox tool built in. This set also covers the opposite — X marks such as ✗ and ☒ — plus checkbox glyphs like ☐ and ☑ for building plain-text to-do lists.

✓✔☑☐☒✗

Arrow Symbols → ← ↑ ↓ — Copy and Paste

Arrow symbols copy and paste cleanly into a spreadsheet cell, a diagram, or a chat message where you need to point at something without inserting an image. This set spans straight arrows, double arrows for logic and math, curved arrows for undo/redo, and diagonal arrows for trend lines.

→←↑↓↔↕

Star and Heart Symbols ★ ♥ — Copy and Paste

Star symbols like ★ and ☆ work well for star ratings written in plain text, while heart symbols such as ♥ and ♡ are handy wherever an emoji feels too casual. These are text-based Unicode glyphs, so they stay crisp and small even in a table or a form label.

★☆✦✧✪✫

Math Symbols ± ÷ ≠ ∞ — Copy and Paste

From the plus-minus sign ± to set notation like ∈ and ∪, these math symbols cover the glyphs that don’t have a dedicated key on a standard keyboard. They’re useful for writing formulas, grading notes, or scientific text in any app that accepts plain Unicode.

±×÷≠≈≡

Currency Symbols $ € £ ¥ — Copy and Paste

Currency symbols for the euro, pound, yen, won, rupee, and over a dozen other currencies are collected here for pricing tables, invoices, and international product listings. Each one copies as a single character, so it won’t break alignment in a spreadsheet column.

$€£¥₩₹

Punctuation & Bullet Symbols • … — –

Smart quotes, em dashes, and bullet points like • are the punctuation marks that most keyboards don’t type directly but every word processor expects for clean typography. This set also includes guillemets and the interrobang ‽ for less common but still useful punctuation.

•◦‣⁃…—

Number & Fraction Symbols ½ ① Ⅴ — Copy and Paste

Fraction glyphs like ½ and ¾ display as a single clean character instead of a slash-separated pair, which matters for recipes and measurements. This set also covers circled numbers for step-by-step lists and Roman numerals for outlines and formal headings.

½⅓⅔¼¾⅛

Shape Symbols ■ ● ▲ — Copy and Paste

Basic geometric shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles are useful as plain-text bullet markers, status dots, or placeholders in a mockup. Filled and outline versions of each shape are included so you can match the visual weight of your design.

■□▪▫▲△

Weather, Music & Keyboard Symbols ☀ ♪ ⌘

This category groups useful symbols that don’t fit neatly elsewhere: weather glyphs like ☀ and ☂, music notes for playlists and captions, and Mac keyboard symbols like ⌘ and ⌥ for writing shortcut instructions.

☀☁☂☃☄♪

Greek Letter Symbols α β π Ω — Copy and Paste

Greek letters are essential for writing math and physics notation, from a lowercase π for circle ratios to a capital Σ for summation. Both lowercase and uppercase forms are included here so equations and formulas read correctly.

αβγδεζ

About This Special Characters Tool

This special characters tool gives you 250+ practical Unicode symbols to copy and paste — check marks, arrows, currency signs, math notation, legal marks, punctuation, fractions, shapes, and Greek letters — plus the alt code and HTML entity for the ones people look up most. It’s built for everyday tasks like marking a spreadsheet cell done, formatting a price list, or writing the copyright line in a website footer.

How to use: click any card to instantly copy the symbol to your clipboard, then paste it wherever you need it — a document, an email, a spreadsheet, or a line of HTML.

Use the search bar to find a symbol by name, keyword, or its Unicode code point, or filter by category using the tabs above to browse a group like Math or Currency at once.

Looking for something more decorative instead? Our aesthetic symbols and kaomoji page covers sparkles, dividers, and cute combos for bios, and the fancy text generator turns your text into bold, cursive, or gothic fonts. You can also browse the full emoji collection if a colorful emoji suits your message better than a plain-text symbol.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type a check mark?

There isn’t a universal Alt code or Mac shortcut for the check mark, so the fastest way is to click the ✓ or ✔ card above to copy it instantly. On a web page you can also write the HTML entity ✓ and the browser will render it as a check mark.

What’s the difference between Alt codes and HTML codes?

An Alt code is typed on Windows by holding Alt and entering a number on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — it inserts the character directly into whatever app you’re using. An HTML entity like © is written into a web page’s source code and only the browser renders it as a symbol; it won’t work in a text message or a Word document.

Why does a symbol show up as a box on my screen?

That happens when the font in use doesn’t include a glyph for that particular Unicode character. The symbol still copies correctly, and it will usually display properly once pasted into an app or device with broader font support.

Can I use these symbols in passwords?

It depends entirely on the site or app you’re signing up for. Many login forms only accept a limited set of ASCII punctuation, so a symbol like ± or ✓ may get rejected even though it copies and pastes fine elsewhere — if a password field errors out, try a simpler symbol from the Punctuation category first.

Are these symbols free to use?

Yes. Every character here is a standard Unicode symbol, not a licensed image, so you can use it in personal or commercial projects at no cost and without attribution.

Do the Mac shortcuts work on every keyboard layout?

The Mac shortcuts in the code table assume a US keyboard layout. On other layouts — UK, German, or Japanese, for example — the same key combination can produce a different character or nothing at all, so treat them as a starting point rather than a guarantee.

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