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How to Type the Heart Symbol (♥)

Updated 17 Aug 2026 · by SKK · 3 platforms covered
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To type ♥: Word: 2665 then Alt+X · Mac Character Viewer · HTML ♥. Click the key above to copy it now.

01 All shortcuts at a glance

PlatformShortcut
Windows (any app) Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+Rcharmap)
Mac Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Black Heart Suit"
Word / Outlook Type 2665, then press Alt+X
Linux (IBus) Ctrl+Shift+U, then 2665, then Enter
HTML / CSS · \2665 (CSS)

02 Step by step, per platform

A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.

Windows

  1. Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
  2. Search or scroll for Black Heart Suit (U+2665).
  3. Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.

Mac

  1. Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
  2. Type "Black Heart Suit" in the search field.
  3. Double-click the result to insert it.

Microsoft Word

  1. Type 2665.
  2. Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to .

03 Characters in this set

04 FAQ

What is the Unicode code point for Black Heart Suit?

Black Heart Suit is U+2665. In HTML that's <code>♥</code> or <code>♥</code>.

Why doesn't Black Heart Suit have a classic Windows Alt code?

Alt codes only cover the legacy 256-character Windows-1252 codepage. Black Heart Suit is outside that range, so use Character Map, the Word Alt+X method, or copy it from this page instead.

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