Copy & Paste Symbols
Click any symbol to copy it to your clipboard. Arrows, math, currency, emoji, and more.
Quick Answer — Top 5 Most Copied Symbols
Click any symbol below to copy it instantly. Paste with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac). These are real Unicode characters that work in all apps, documents, and websites.
Also popular: ™ Trademark • ∞ Infinity • — Em Dash • ¶ Pilcrow • ® Registered
Most Copied Symbols — Quick Reference
| Symbol | Name | HTML Entity | Windows Alt Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| © | Copyright | © | Alt+0169 |
| ® | Registered | ® | Alt+0174 |
| ™ | Trademark | ™ | Alt+0153 |
| ° | Degree | ° | Alt+0176 |
| • | Bullet | • | Alt+0149 |
| → | Right Arrow | → | Alt+26 |
| ✓ | Checkmark | ✓ | Alt+10003 |
| ∞ | Infinity | ∞ | Alt+236 |
| — | Em Dash | — | Alt+0151 |
| ¶ | Pilcrow (Paragraph) | ¶ | Alt+0182 |
Visit each category page for the full symbol set with one-click copy. See Alt Code Reference for the complete Alt code table.
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About SymbolKeys
SymbolKeys is a free tool for finding and copying special characters, symbols, and unicode characters. Simply click on any symbol to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere you need it.
How to Use
- Browse: Navigate through categories to find the symbol you need
- Click: Click any symbol to instantly copy it to your clipboard
- Paste: Use Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V) to paste the symbol wherever you need it
What Are Special Characters and Unicode Symbols?
Special characters are typographic symbols that go beyond the standard letters, digits, and punctuation on a keyboard. They include arrows, mathematical operators, currency signs, musical notes, checkmarks, stars, box-drawing characters, and thousands of other glyphs defined in the Unicode standard. Unicode assigns a unique code point to every character in every writing system, currently covering over 150,000 characters across 161 scripts. When you copy a symbol from SymbolKeys, you are copying the actual Unicode character, not an image, which means it works in any text field that supports Unicode: emails, documents, spreadsheets, code editors, social media posts, and messaging apps.
Finding the right symbol without a reference tool usually means searching through character map utilities, memorizing Alt codes on Windows, or looking up Unicode code points. SymbolKeys eliminates that friction by organizing commonly needed symbols into visual categories. Each category page shows the symbol alongside its Unicode name, code point, and HTML entity so you have the technical reference when you need it. The one-click copy feature uses the Clipboard API to place the character on your clipboard instantly, with no selection or keyboard shortcuts required.
Symbols serve practical purposes across many fields. Designers use arrows and shapes in UI layouts. Mathematicians need operators like the integral sign, summation, and set notation. Writers use typographic quotes, em dashes, and section marks. Developers embed currency symbols, checkmarks, and bullets in interfaces. SymbolKeys covers all of these categories in a single searchable reference, saving time and reducing the chance of pasting the wrong lookalike character.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will copied symbols display correctly everywhere?
Most modern operating systems, browsers, and apps support Unicode, so the vast majority of symbols on SymbolKeys will render correctly. Occasionally, very rare or newly added Unicode characters may show as a blank box or question mark on older systems or devices that lack the required font. Common symbols like arrows, math operators, currency signs, and checkmarks have near-universal support.
What is the difference between a symbol and an emoji?
Both are Unicode characters, but they serve different purposes. Symbols (like arrows, math signs, and currency marks) are typographic and render consistently in a single color. Emoji are designed to be pictorial and often display as colorful images that vary by platform (Apple, Google, Samsung each render emoji differently). SymbolKeys includes both categories so you can choose the right type for your context.
How do I type special characters on a keyboard?
On Windows, you can hold Alt and type a numeric code on the number pad (e.g., Alt+0169 for the copyright symbol). On Mac, the Option key combined with other keys produces many symbols (e.g., Option+G for the copyright symbol). However, the simplest method is to copy and paste from a reference like SymbolKeys, which works on every operating system without memorizing codes.
Can I use these symbols in HTML and CSS?
Yes. You can paste Unicode symbols directly into HTML source code, or use their HTML entity codes (like ✔ for a checkmark). In CSS, you can insert symbols via the content property using their Unicode escape (e.g., content: "\2714"). Each symbol page on SymbolKeys shows the HTML entity and Unicode code point for easy reference.
What are Alt codes?
Alt codes are a Windows-specific method for typing characters not on the keyboard. You hold the Alt key and type a number on the numeric keypad to produce a character. For example, Alt+1 gives a smiley face and Alt+0176 gives the degree symbol. SymbolKeys has a dedicated Alt Code Reference page with a complete table of commonly used codes.
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