Symbol Picker

Need a check mark, arrow, euro sign, or infinity symbol but can’t find it on your keyboard? This free symbol picker puts hundreds of special characters one click away — search by name, browse by category, and click any symbol to copy it instantly. No alt codes to memorize, nothing to install.

Click any symbol to copy it · Windows Alt codes & Mac shortcuts included

Popular symbol guides

Want more than a quick copy? These in-depth guides show you how to type each symbol on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android — with Alt codes, shortcuts, HTML entities, and one-click copy buttons.

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How to use it

1. Search or browse — type a name like “arrow” or “euro” in the search box, or tap a category button.

2. Click any symbol — it’s copied to your clipboard immediately, with a quick “Copied!” confirmation.

3. Paste it anywhere — documents, messages, social media bios, usernames.

That’s the whole workflow. The page never reloads and your clipboard does the rest.

What’s inside

Arrows — directional arrows for diagrams, instructions, and emphasis.

Currency — dollar, euro, pound, yen, rupee, and more for prices and finance.

Math — plus-minus, infinity, square root, and Greek letters used in equations.

Punctuation — em dashes, bullets, and typographic marks your keyboard hides.

Stars and shapes — decorative characters for bios, dividers, and lists.

Checks — checkmarks and crosses for to-do lists and confirmations.

Greek — alpha through omega for science, math, and fraternity names.

Why symbols are so hard to type

Standard keyboards were designed decades ago for basic typing, so thousands of useful characters simply have no key. Windows users can memorize Alt codes (hold Alt and type 0176 for the degree sign), Mac users have their own shortcuts — but who actually remembers them? A visual picker removes the memorization entirely: see it, click it, paste it.

FAQs

Is this symbol picker free?

Yes, completely free with no limits — copy as many symbols as you like.

Will these symbols work everywhere?

Almost everywhere. These are standard Unicode characters supported by all modern phones, computers, and apps. Very old systems might show a box for a few exotic symbols.

Do I need to memorize Alt codes?

No — but now you don’t have to choose. Each symbol card shows its Windows Alt code and Unicode code point right below it, so you can click-to-copy or type them directly.

Is it safe to paste these into passwords?

Most websites accept only standard characters in passwords. Stick to letters, numbers, and basic punctuation for passwords.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes — tap a symbol and it’s copied, ready to paste into any app.

Read the full Symbol Picker guide

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