Short answer: Below are the symbols people reach for most, grouped by category, each with its Windows Alt code (hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad). Want it offline? Grab the free printable PDF and keep it next to your keyboard.
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Prefer to click-to-copy, or need the Mac shortcut too? Use the Alt Code Finder for any symbol, or the full Alt code chart with Windows and Mac columns.
This is the grab-and-go list. For how the codes work — the leading zero, the numpad, Mac equivalents — see the full chart; for anything not here, the tools cover every symbol.
Everyday symbols
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| © | Copyright | 0169 |
| ® | Registered | 0174 |
| ™ | Trademark | 0153 |
| ° | Degree | 0176 |
| • | Bullet | 0149 |
| — | Em dash | 0151 |
| – | En dash | 0150 |
| … | Ellipsis | 0133 |
| § | Section | 0167 |
| ¶ | Pilcrow | 0182 |
| † | Dagger | 0134 |
| ‡ | Double dagger | 0135 |
| ✓ | Check mark | 10003 |
| ✗ | Cross | 10007 |
Currency
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| € | Euro | 0128 |
| £ | Pound | 0163 |
| ¥ | Yen | 0165 |
| ¢ | Cent | 0162 |
| ₹ | Rupee | 8377 |
| ₩ | Won | 8361 |
| ₽ | Ruble | 8381 |
| ₺ | Turkish lira | 8378 |
| ₪ | Shekel | 8362 |
| ₦ | Naira | 8358 |
| ₿ | Bitcoin | 8383 |
Math
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| ± | Plus-minus | 0177 |
| × | Multiply | 0215 |
| ÷ | Divide | 0247 |
| ≠ | Not equal | 8800 |
| ≤ | Less/equal | 8804 |
| ≥ | Greater/equal | 8805 |
| ≈ | Approx. | 8776 |
| √ | Square root | 8730 |
| ∞ | Infinity | 8734 |
| π | Pi | 960 |
| ² | Squared | 0178 |
| ³ | Cubed | 0179 |
| ½ | One half | 0189 |
| ¼ | One quarter | 0188 |
| ¾ | Three quarters | 0190 |
| ∑ | Summation | 8721 |
| ∏ | Product | 8719 |
| ∫ | Integral | 8747 |
| ∂ | Partial diff. | 8706 |
| Δ | Delta | 916 |
Greek letters
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| α | alpha | 945 |
| β | beta | 946 |
| γ | gamma | 947 |
| δ | delta | 948 |
| θ | theta | 952 |
| λ | lambda | 955 |
| μ | mu | 956 |
| σ | sigma | 963 |
| φ | phi | 966 |
| ω | omega | 969 |
| Σ | Sigma (cap) | 931 |
| Ω | Omega (cap) | 937 |
Punctuation & quotes
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| “ | Left double quote | 0147 |
| “ | Right double quote | 0148 |
| ‘ | Left single quote | 0145 |
| ‘ | Right single quote | 0146 |
| ¡ | Inverted ! | 0161 |
| ¿ | Inverted ? | 0191 |
| « | Left guillemet | 0171 |
| » | Right guillemet | 0187 |
| ′ | Prime (feet) | 8242 |
| ″ | Double prime (inches) | 8243 |
Arrows
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| → | Right | 8594 |
| ← | Left | 8592 |
| ↑ | Up | 8593 |
| ↓ | Down | 8595 |
| ↔ | Left-right | 8596 |
| ⇒ | Double right | 8658 |
| ⇐ | Double left | 8656 |
| ↵ | Return | 8629 |
Accented letters
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| á | a acute | 0225 |
| é | e acute | 0233 |
| í | i acute | 0237 |
| ó | o acute | 0243 |
| ú | u acute | 0250 |
| ñ | n tilde | 0241 |
| ü | u umlaut | 0252 |
| ä | a umlaut | 0228 |
| ö | o umlaut | 0246 |
| ç | c cedilla | 0231 |
| ß | eszett | 0223 |
| ø | o slash | 0248 |
Stars, hearts & more
| Symbol | Name | Alt |
|---|---|---|
| ★ | Black star | 9733 |
| ☆ | White star | 9734 |
| ♥ | Heart | 9829 |
| ♡ | White heart | 9825 |
| ♦ | Diamond | 9830 |
| ♣ | Club | 9827 |
| ♠ | Spade | 9824 |
| ♪ | Eighth note | 9834 |
| ♫ | Beamed notes | 9835 |
| ☺ | Smiley | 9786 |
| ☀ | Sun | 9728 |
| ☂ | Umbrella | 9730 |
How to use these codes
Hold Alt, type the number on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release. Keep the leading zero where it’s shown — it selects the modern Windows character set. Codes of 256+ (arrows, Greek, ♥, ✓) need a Unicode-aware app like Word or your browser. No numpad, or on a Mac? See the full chart and why Alt codes don’t work, or just copy any symbol from the tool.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most-used symbols?
The ones people search for most are everyday marks (© ® ™ ° • — …), currency (€ £ ¥ ₹), math (± × ÷ ≤ ≥ √ π), arrows (→ ← ↑ ↓), accented letters (é ñ ü ç) and decorative symbols (★ ♥ ✓). This cheat sheet groups the top 100 by category with each one’s Windows Alt code.
How do I use an Alt code from this cheat sheet?
Hold the Alt key, type the number on your numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release. Keep the leading zero where the list shows one. Codes above 255 need a Unicode-aware app such as Word or a browser.
Is there a printable version?
Yes — download the free printable PDF from the button on this page. It puts all 100 symbols and their codes on a single sheet you can print or keep on your desktop for quick reference.
Do these Alt codes work on a Mac?
No — Alt codes are a Windows feature. On a Mac, use the Option-key shortcut instead (shown in the full Alt code chart), or open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space. The characters themselves are identical across platforms.
How do I type a symbol that isn’t on this list?
Use the Alt Code Finder to search any symbol by name for its Windows, Mac, Word and HTML method, or paste a character into the Symbol Identifier to see exactly what it is. You can also copy any symbol from the copy-and-paste tool.
Can I copy these instead of typing them?
Yes. Every symbol here can be copied in a tap from the copy-and-paste tool — the cheat sheet and PDF are for when you’d rather type the code or keep an offline reference.
Written by Igor R.. Alt codes are for Windows; symbol code points follow the Unicode Standard. Last updated July 2026.