How to type π¨ on Windows
The eight of spades card symbol has no short Alt code. The quickest option is to copy it from the top of this page and paste it with Ctrl+V.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ξ©) and search for "eight of spades card". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find π¨, click Select, then Copy.
How to type π¨ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for π¨ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+β+Space, type "eight of spades card" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type π¨ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include π¨, 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 β General β Keyboard β Text Replacement, paste π¨ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;eight in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert π¨ anywhere.
How to type π¨ 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 β Dictionary β Personal dictionary, add π¨ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type π¨ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1F0A8 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into π¨.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert β Symbol β More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 1F0A8 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(127144) returns the symbol.
How to type π¨ in Google Docs
Open Insert β Special characters, then either search for "eight of spades card" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(127144).
π¨ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 🂨 |
| HTML decimal | 🂨 |
| HTML hex | 🂨 |
CSS content | "\1F0A8" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F0A8}" |
| Python | "\U0001F0A8" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%82%A8 |
Because π¨ is a standard Unicode character (U+1F0A8), 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 eight of spades card symbol is used
Used mainly in digital typography, card game apps, and text-based playing card displays rather than physical decks. For example, a chat message might read 'I drew π¨ next' in an online card game community. It is rarely confused with other symbols since it is part of a distinct playing card block.
Frequently asked questions
Does π¨ display the same way on every device? +
No, rendering depends on font support; some devices show a proper card image while others show a blank box or placeholder.
Is π¨ considered an emoji? +
No, it belongs to the Unicode Playing Cards block and is treated as a symbol, not a standard emoji with color emoji support.
What is the Alt code for the eight of spades card symbol? +
The eight of spades card symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1F0A8 and press Alt + X.
How do I type π¨ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for π¨. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "eight of spades card", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the eight of spades card symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include π¨ 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 π¨? +
Use 🂨 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1F0A8" and in JavaScript use "\u{1F0A8}".