How to type ♥ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+3.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 3 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The heart symbol ♥ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "heart". 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 "heart" 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 ;heart 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 2665 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 2665 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9829) returns the symbol.
How to type ♥ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "heart" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9829).
♥ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ♥ |
| HTML decimal | ♥ |
| HTML hex | ♥ |
CSS content | "\2665" |
| JavaScript | "\u2665" |
| Python | "\u2665" |
| LaTeX | \heartsuit |
| URL encoded | %E2%99%A5 |
Because ♥ is a standard Unicode character (U+2665), 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 heart symbol is used
People use ♥ in texts and social posts to show love or approval, like "I ♥ NY" or "Best gift ever ♥". It also marks the heart suit in card games, as in "Q♥" for queen of hearts. It's often confused with the red ❤ emoji, though ♥ is a plain text symbol, not a colored emoji.
Frequently asked questions
What does ♥ mean in texting? +
In texts, ♥ usually expresses love, affection, or strong approval, similar to saying "I love this" without words.
Is ♥ the same as ❤? +
No. ♥ is a black-and-white text symbol from the card suit set, while ❤ is a colored emoji rendered differently across devices.
What is the Alt code for the heart symbol? +
The Alt code for ♥ is Alt+3. Hold Alt, type 3 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 "heart", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the heart 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: "\2665" and in JavaScript use "\u2665".