Special Characters
Last updated: 2026-06-25
The special characters library organizes arrows, stars, hearts, shapes, brackets and math symbols by category, so you can click any symbol to copy it straight to your clipboard - free.
Type a name (for example star, heart, arrow) into the search box to quickly find a symbol across every category.
Find a special character
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How to use
- Pick a category — tap a category button such as arrows, stars, hearts or shapes, or type a name into the search box.
- Click a character — click any displayed special character button and the symbol is copied to your clipboard.
- Paste — paste it into any field with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V to insert the special character.
Special character categories
Special characters are symbols defined in Unicode that let you use marks not found on your keyboard as text. Below are the categories Font Tools provides with representative symbols. All characters are standard Unicode, so they display on most devices, though some symbols may look different depending on the font.
| Category | Example symbols | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Arrows | ← → ↑ ↓ ↔ ⇒ ➜ | Direction, step-by-step |
| Stars & Hearts | ★ ☆ ♥ ♡ ✦ ✧ | Decorating nicknames, emphasis |
| Shapes | ● ○ ■ □ ▲ ▶ ◆ | List bullets, table emphasis |
| Brackets & Quotes | 「」 『』 【】 〈〉 « » | Titles, quotes, emphasis |
| Math & Units | ± × ÷ ≠ ≤ ≥ ∞ ℃ ㎡ | Equations, unit notation |
| Currency & Symbols | ₩ $ € ¥ © ® ™ § | Prices, copyright marks |
| Circled & Enclosed | ① ② ㉠ ⓐ ⒜ Ⓚ | Numbering, tables |
| Dividers & Dots | · • ※ ‥ … ─ ═ | Sentence breaks, decoration |
The symbols shown are reference examples; the tool includes many more characters in each category. To learn how to type them, see the guide to typing special characters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does a copied special character show up as a box (□)?
If the font where you paste it does not support that Unicode character, it appears as a tofu box (□, ▯). It usually displays correctly with a different font or on a newer operating system or browser.
Can I type special characters directly from the keyboard?
On Windows press Win+. to open the emoji and symbol panel; on Mac press Control+Command+Space for the Character Viewer. You can also type a Unicode code point. See the guide to typing special characters for details.
Where can I paste special characters?
You can paste them almost anywhere you can enter text - social media, messengers, document editors and nickname fields. Some games or services may restrict special character input.
Does this tool store my data?
No. The special character list is built into your browser, and copying happens only on your device. Nothing you type or copy is sent to or stored on a server.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25