Special Symbols (Copy & Paste)
A huge library of Unicode special symbols. Search by meaning keyword or Unicode code point (e.g. u+2605) and click any symbol to copy it.
Hearts
Kaomoji
Nickname Ornaments
Arrows
Star Rating Symbols
Check & Cross
Math Symbols
Common Emoji
Currency Symbols
Greek Letters
Fractions
Copyright & Trademark
Geometric Shapes
Music Symbols
Keyboard Symbols
Punctuation
Common Symbols
Bullet Points
Roman Numerals
Uppercase Greek Letters
Number Symbols
Date & Time
Superscript & Subscript
Unit Symbols
Box Drawing
Block Elements
Weather Symbols
Decorative Ornaments
Bagua Symbols
Heavenly Stems
Zodiac Symbols
Japanese Kana
Korean Symbols
Circled CJK Characters
CJK Radicals
Bopomofo
CJK Strokes
Mahjong
Chess & Cards
Fullwidth Characters
International Phonetic Alphabet
Chemistry & Physics
Miscellaneous Symbols
Technical Symbols
Medical Symbols
Gender Symbols
Religious Symbols
Circled Letters
Dice & Poker
Punctuation Supplement
Astronomy Supplement
Units & Measures Supplement
Supplemental Arrows
Supplemental Math Operators
Cyrillic (Russian)
CJK Symbols & Punctuation
About Special Symbols
This tool organizes common Unicode special characters, covering text faces (kaomoji), hearts, check marks and crosses, bullets, nickname decorations, keyboard symbols, bagua, heavenly stems and earthly branches, math symbols, Greek letters, arrows, currency, zodiac, fractions, copyright & trademark, fullwidth characters, Cyrillic, medical, gender, religious, and technical symbols, and more. The search box matches meaning keywords (type "checkmark" to find ✓, "heart" to find ♥, "bullet" to find •) and also supports Unicode code-point lookup (enter u+2605 to locate ★). Click any symbol to copy it in one tap, ready for documents, code, chat, and nickname decoration. All symbols are standard Unicode characters that render on mainstream operating systems. To turn an English nickname into decorative fancy text (WeChat, TikTok, Instagram), use the Fancy Text Converter.
Common Use Cases
Math symbols (≥ ≤ ≠ ∞ √ ∑ ∫) fit math homework, paper formulas, and engineering notes; arrows (← → ↑ ↓ ⇒) are common in code comments, flowcharts, and technical documentation; Greek letters (α β γ δ) are widely used in math, physics, and statistics, with uppercase (Α Β Γ Δ) appearing in set theory; box-drawing characters (┌ ┐ └ ┘) build ASCII art and terminal interfaces; punctuation (「」『』【】) covers Chinese typesetting and quoting; currency symbols (¥ € £ ₹) are common in international trade and financial documents. To style English letters into a unique nickname or signature, try the Fancy Text Converter (bold, bubble, vaporwave styles).
FAQ
Why do some special symbols show as boxes?
Special symbols need system font support to display correctly. If the device lacks a font for a Unicode character, it renders as a box (□) or question mark (?). Updating the system or installing a full Unicode font pack fixes this. The symbols on this page are common Unicode characters that render on mainstream operating systems.
What is the difference between special symbols and Emoji?
Special symbols are text characters that work in any text input, code editor, or document; Emoji are color graphic symbols that offer richer expression in chat and social platforms. For Emoji, please visit the Emoji Collection
How do I insert math symbols into a document?
Simply click a symbol on this page to copy it, then paste it into Word, WPS, Notion, or other documents. For LaTeX users, math symbols often have a matching LaTeX command (e.g. \sum → ∑), but copying the Unicode symbol directly is faster and is WYSIWYG without any compilation.
Which fields use Greek letters the most?
Greek letters are widely used in math (α, β, γ for angles, Δ for change, ∑ for summation), physics (λ for wavelength, Ω for ohm), statistics (μ for mean, σ for standard deviation), and finance (β coefficient for systematic risk). This tool provides a complete Greek alphabet in both cases.
How can I quickly find a symbol by its meaning?
Type the meaning keyword into the search box — for example "check" shows ✓ ✔ ✅, "heart" shows ♥ ♡ ❤, "zodiac" shows the twelve constellation symbols, and "kaomoji" shows various text faces. Search also supports Unicode code-point lookup: enter "u+2605" to jump to ★. Search matches both category names and meaning keywords, which is faster than browsing category by category.
How are text faces (kaomoji) used? Will they fail to display?
Text faces (such as (^_^) and (╯°□°)╯︵┻━┻) are formed from ordinary punctuation and letters — pure text at heart. Copy and paste them straight into WeChat, QQ, Weibo, or any input box; compatibility is excellent and they almost never show as boxes. A few with special characters may deform slightly under old fonts; switching to a mainstream OS or app shows them correctly.
How do I add special symbols and hearts to WeChat/QQ nicknames?
Click the heart, shape, or kaomoji symbol you want on this page to copy it, then paste it into your nickname or signature input. Prefer common characters from categories like "Hearts", "Geometric Shapes", or "Zodiac" — they display most reliably on mobile; very obscure characters may show as boxes on some devices, so confirm the display after pasting.Want a fancy English nickname? Go to Fancy Text
Can I use special symbols commercially? Who owns the copyright?
All symbols on this page are public Unicode standard characters. Standard characters themselves are not subject to copyright and can be freely used in documents, designs, and nicknames for personal and commercial use. Note that the colored Emoji renditions differ by platform (Apple, WeChat, system fonts) and are designed by each vendor; for formal commercial use such as a brand logo, confirm the Emoji design guidelines of your target platform.
How do I insert special symbols in Word / WPS?
The fastest way is to click a symbol here to copy it and paste it into Word/WPS for true WYSIWYG output — no need to memorize insertion menu paths. Math symbols (∑ √ ∞) are Unicode characters whose size scales with the text; for formatted equations, combine with Word's "Insert → Equation" feature. This page's symbols are compatible across the Office suite.
How do I type superscript, subscript, degrees ℃, and ²?
Superscript and subscript (e.g. x², H₂O) can be copied directly from the corresponding category on this page as Unicode characters; degree symbols ℃, ℉, ° and squared ², cubed ³ can also be copied with one click. Unlike Word's "superscript/subscript" format buttons, copying Unicode characters is cross-platform without mojibake and keeps their style when pasted elsewhere.
What are box-drawing (┌─┐) and bullet (•) symbols used for?
Box-drawing characters (┌ ┐ └ ┘ ├ ┤ ┬ ┴ ┼) are used in terminal interfaces, ASCII art, plain-text tables, and code comments to draw frame lines without images; bullets (• ○ ▪ ▸) suit checklists, to-dos, PPT points, and typographic separation. Both are plain-text characters that never deform when pasted into any editor.
How do I type the twelve zodiac symbols?
The twelve zodiac symbols (♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♋ Cancer ♌ Leo ♍ Virgo ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagittarius ♑ Capricorn ♒ Aquarius ♓ Pisces) can be copied directly from the "Zodiac Symbols" category on this page for nicknames, signatures, and social profile decorations. Search "zodiac" to locate that category.