How to type ♦ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+4.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 4 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The diamond suit symbol ♦ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "diamond suit". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ♦, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ♦ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ♦ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "diamond suit" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ♦ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ♦, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ♦ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;diamond in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ♦ anywhere.
How to type ♦ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ♦ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ♦ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 2666 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ♦.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 2666 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9830) returns the symbol.
How to type ♦ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "diamond suit" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9830).
♦ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ♦ |
| HTML decimal | ♦ |
| HTML hex | ♦ |
CSS content | "\2666" |
| JavaScript | "\u2666" |
| Python | "\u2666" |
| LaTeX | \diamondsuit |
| URL encoded | %E2%99%A6 |
Because ♦ is a standard Unicode character (U+2666), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the diamond suit symbol is used
Used in card game write-ups, poker notation, and decorative text to mark the diamonds suit, as in "K♦ 9♦" for a hand. Also appears in casual chat and design work as a bullet or accent mark, distinct from the outlined diamond ◇.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ♦ symbol mean outside of card games? +
It's often used as a decorative bullet point or list marker in text and design, unrelated to its card suit meaning.
Is ♦ the same as the diamond emoji? +
No, ♦ is a text symbol, while diamond emojis like 💎 or 🔶 are colorful graphics rendered differently across platforms.
What is the Alt code for the diamond suit symbol? +
The Alt code for ♦ is Alt+4. Hold Alt, type 4 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ♦ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ♦. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "diamond suit", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the diamond suit symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ♦ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ♦? +
Use ♦ in HTML. The numeric form ♦ works too. In CSS use content: "\2666" and in JavaScript use "\u2666".