How to Create Text Symbols

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Text symbols help in illustrating some of the things we can’t normally express in typing. There are many text symbols you can use, and most of which can be copied to many applications and programs for sending. Using a couple of methods, you can apply text symbols to your documents or simply send a symbol along with your text to send to loved ones and friends.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Typing a Symbol Using Alt Codes

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Look for an Alt code from reliable sites.
    • Alt code sites have lists of symbols with their corresponding Alt codes. Just scroll through the list until you find a symbol you want to use.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Once you’ve decided on a symbol you want to input, take note of the number associated with the symbol. This is what you will be typing.
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-3-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-3-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Turn on the Num Lock on your keyboard by pressing on the key, which is usually located close to your number pad on the upper-right portion of your keyboard.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-4-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-4-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Click on a blank area of any text field, hold down the Alt key (for Windows) or the Option key (for Mac), and using the number pad, type in the code numbers associated with your symbol. Let go of the Alt / Option key, and the symbol should appear on the text field.
    • If this does not work, try using the other Alt key on your keyboard, and it should input the symbol.
    5. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Copying and Pasting Text Symbols

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-5-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-5-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":344,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":545,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    • Alt code sites have lists of symbols with their corresponding Alt codes. Just scroll through the list until you find a symbol you want to use.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-6-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-6-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Do this by left-clicking the symbol and dragging your mouse over it.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-7-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-7-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-7-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-7-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Hit Ctrl + C for windows or CMD + C for Mac.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/13\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-8-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-8-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/13\/Create-Text-Symbols-Step-8-Version-3.jpg\/aid4855406-v4-728px-Create-Text-Symbols-Step-8-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Go to the text field where you want to insert the symbol into then press CTRL + V (for windows) or CMD + V (for Mac).
    • You can also copy and paste colored symbols like those unique to Facebook.
    5. Advertisement


Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Make a Fake ID
      Use Your Keyboard to Type Symbols: Alt Key + More
      How to
      Open and View DWG Files (on Windows, Mac, & More)
      How to
      Type a Less Than or Equal to Sign: PC & Mac
      The Ultimate Guide: How to Show Symbols, Accents & Emojis on a Mac
      4 Simple Ways to Find the DPI of an Image on a Computer
      2 Easy Ways to Type a Symbol on a Laptop Keyboard
      How to
      Text a Heart <3 Using Symbols Instead of Emoji
      How to
      Create Subscript in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, & TextEdit
      Simple Ways to Find the Hex Code of Any Color on Your Computer
      How to
      Hide Icon Names on a Desktop (Windows and MacOS)
      How to
      Make a Cat Using Your Keyboard
      How to
      Delete a Background in Paint 3D (Windows 10 & 11)
      How to
      Add Words to Images on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 85,883 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement