Copy, Paste & Type Any Symbol, Accent or Emoji
01 Quick copy
View all symbols →02 Browse by category
03 Interactive tools
- Search as you type
- Copy with one click
- Jump to the full guide
- Windows Alt codes
- Mac + HTML equivalents
- Computed, never guessed
- Every Latin base letter
- All common diacritics
- Dead-key steps included
- Search by keyword
- Browse by theme
- Copy-ready output
- Bold, italic, script, more
- Works in any app
- Verified mappings
04 Popular how-to guides
Browse all guides →05 How to copy and paste any symbol
Every key on TypeThem is a live copy button, so most people never need a keyboard shortcut at all.
Copy and paste in three steps
- Find the character you want, by browsing a category above or searching it by name, keyword, or Unicode code point.
- Press its key. A short "Copied" confirmation appears and the character is now on your clipboard.
- Switch to your document, email, or message and paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.
Or type it directly
Copying is the fastest route, but sometimes you want the keyboard method instead. Every symbol and accent page lists the ways to type that character: Windows Alt codes, the macOS Option-key combinations, Linux Unicode input, and the HTML and CSS escapes for web work.
Pick whichever suits what you are doing, then use the interactive tools above to build accented letters, look up an Alt code, or restyle plain text into a new Unicode style.
06 Common questions
What is the difference between copying a symbol and typing it?
Copying puts the finished character straight onto your clipboard, so you paste it and move on. Typing means producing the same character with a keyboard method, such as a Windows Alt code or a Mac Option combination. Copying is quicker for a one-off, and learning the shortcut pays off for a character you reach for often. Every character page lists both.
Will these characters work in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. Everything here is standard Unicode, which every modern browser, app, and phone understands. A copied symbol pastes cleanly into Word, Google Docs, email, and almost every messaging and social app. The fancy-text styles are the one thing to test first, since a few plain-text-only fields strip unusual styling.
Why does a character sometimes show up as a box or a question mark?
A box or a question mark means the font on that screen has no drawing for that character. The character itself is still correct and still copies fine, the device simply cannot display it. Viewing it in a more complete font, or on another device, usually shows it properly.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. TypeThem runs entirely in your browser. There is no software to install, no extension, and no sign-up. Copy the character you need and close the tab.
Do Windows Alt codes work on a Mac?
No. Alt codes are a Windows feature that use the numeric keypad. On a Mac you use the Option key instead, and every character page lists the Mac method right next to the Windows one. When in doubt, copying works the same on both.
Is TypeThem free to use?
Yes. Every character, guide, and tool on the site is free, with no account required. Copy and paste as much as you like.