Special Characters Picker
Click symbols to add them to the box, then copy them.
What this tool does
Choose a group, click the symbols you want, and they are added to the box at the cursor. Press Copy symbols and paste them into any document, message or form. Groups include arrows, math, currency, Greek letters, fractions, check marks, stars and box-drawing characters.
Shows a grid of plain Unicode symbols for each group.
Builds a string as you click and copies it to the clipboard.
How to use it
- Pick a group such as Arrows or Math.
- Click a symbol to add it to the box.
- Add more from any group, or edit the text in the box.
- Press Copy symbols and paste them where you need them.
Why use this tool
Groups about 400 symbols into fourteen sets (arrows, math, currency, Greek, punctuation, fractions, check marks and more) and lets you click several into one box and copy them together. Typing a degree sign, an arrow or a euro symbol means memorising keyboard shortcuts that differ between systems. A page of clickable symbols is quicker and works the same on every device.
Why we built it
We built the special characters picker to put arrows, math, currency and Greek symbols a click away, with no shortcuts to memorise. Find emoji with the random emoji generator and look up codes with the ASCII table.
Who this tool is for
- Writers and students typing symbols
- Social media users adding arrows and stars
- Anyone who needs a degree sign or a euro symbol
When to use it
- Adding arrows, check marks or stars to a document or post.
- Writing math, units or fractions in plain text.
- Typing currency signs and Greek letters.
- Making a list with bullets and dividers.
How it works
Each button is a single Unicode character. Clicking inserts it into the box at the cursor, so you can build a line from several groups. Copying puts the whole box on the clipboard as plain text. Most modern fonts include these symbols, but a few rare ones may show as a box in apps with limited fonts.
Example: click ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ in Stars & shapes for a rating, then 3 × 5 = 15 ° C using Math signs, and copy them in one go.
If a symbol looks like an empty box after pasting, the app's font does not include it. Try a different symbol or font.
What you give it, and what you get back
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol groups | Fourteen groups of symbols to click. |
| The box | Your selection, editable by hand. |
| Output | The text you copy to the clipboard. |
Issues you may run into
| What you see | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| A symbol shows as a box | The font does not have it. | Choose another symbol or a font that covers it. |
| The symbol looks different in another app | Fonts draw symbols differently. | This is normal for Unicode. |
| Cannot find a symbol | The sets are a curated selection. | Try the HTML entity or ASCII table tools for codes. |
Assumptions and limitations
- A selection of about 400 symbols, not the whole Unicode set.
- No search by name.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy and paste a symbol?
Click it to add it to the box, then press Copy symbols and paste it where you need it.
Do these work on my phone?
Yes. They are plain Unicode characters, so they paste into most apps.
How do I type a degree symbol?
Open the Math group and click the ° sign.
How do I type an arrow or a check mark?
Open the Arrows or Check & cross group.
Why does a symbol look like a box?
The font in that app has no glyph for it. Try another symbol or app.
Is anything sent to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing leaves the page.