How to type ♠ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+6.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 6 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The spade suit symbol ♠ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "spade 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 "spade 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 ;spade 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 2660 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 2660 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9824) returns the symbol.
How to type ♠ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "spade suit" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9824).
♠ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ♠ |
| HTML decimal | ♠ |
| HTML hex | ♠ |
CSS content | "\2660" |
| JavaScript | "\u2660" |
| Python | "\u2660" |
| LaTeX | \spadesuit |
| URL encoded | %E2%99%A0 |
Because ♠ is a standard Unicode character (U+2660), 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 spade suit symbol is used
Common in card game apps, poker branding, and text decoration, such as "♠ K-Q-J" or "Ace of ♠". It also appears in card suit sets alongside ♥, ♦, and ♣. Some fonts show a hollow version, ♤, which is a different character.
Frequently asked questions
What does the spade symbol mean? +
It represents the spade suit in a standard deck of playing cards, one of four suits along with hearts, diamonds, and clubs.
Is ♠ the same as ♤? +
No. ♠ is the filled black spade, while ♤ is the outlined or white version, a separate Unicode character.
What is the Alt code for the spade suit symbol? +
The Alt code for ♠ is Alt+6. Hold Alt, type 6 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 "spade suit", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the spade 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: "\2660" and in JavaScript use "\u2660".