COPY AND PASTE SYMBOLS

Find your symbol.
Copy it in a click.

Copy symbols for your documents, messages, and everyday writing.
Search by name, browse a collection, or find a typing method below.

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Choose a symbol above. No account or installation needed.

Find. Copy. Paste.

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Find your character

Search a name like “degree” or choose a symbol collection.

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Select to copy

Click or tap a symbol. A message confirms when it has been copied.

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Paste where you write

Use your device’s Paste command in your document, message, or text field.

Prefer to type it? Start with your device.

Windows codes, Mac character tools, and Word shortcuts work differently. Choose the method for the app you are using.

Windows

Character Map lets you find and copy characters. For supported Alt codes, hold Alt while entering the code on the numeric keypad. Some keyboards require Num Lock.

Microsoft’s character guide ↗

Mac

Choose Edit → Emoji & Symbols to open the Character Viewer. Search for a character and select it to insert it in your text.

Apple’s Character Viewer guide ↗

Microsoft Word on Windows

Type a character’s Unicode hexadecimal code, select the code, then press Alt + X. For example, 00A9 becomes ©.

Microsoft’s Unicode instructions ↗

A few useful answers

Is SymbolHelper free?

Yes. You can browse and copy the symbols on this page without an account.

Can I copy symbols on my phone?

Yes. Tap a symbol and use your app’s Paste command. If your browser blocks automatic copying, the tool shows the character for manual copying.

Why does a symbol look different after I paste it?

Its appearance depends on the font, device, and application. Some symbols may appear as emoji or an empty box when a font does not support them.

Is a Unicode code point the same as a Windows Alt code?

No. A code point identifies a Unicode character, such as U+00A9. A Windows Alt code is a different input method and can depend on the application and character encoding.

Does the site save my copied symbols?

The recent list lasts only while this page stays open. This tool does not save the list to your account or send your searches to a server.

Where can I type accented letters?

For writing longer text with Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, or Italian accents, try our other tool, AccentPad.