Unicode & Special Character Finder
Search and find Unicode characters, symbols, arrows, math symbols, emojis, and special characters.
About this calculator
Search a library of Unicode characters and symbols (arrows, maths, currency, emoji and more), click one to copy it, and paste it anywhere.
Useful when your keyboard doesn't have the symbol you need.
How to use it
- Type a name or pick a category.
- Click the character.
- Paste it where you need it.
About Unicode
Unicode assigns a unique code point to over 150,000 characters across scripts and symbols, written U+XXXX (for example U+20B9 is ₹). Font support varies: if a symbol shows as a box, the font lacks it. In HTML you can write a character as ₹ or ₹. On Windows, hold Alt and type the code on the numpad for some characters.
Worked example
Handy symbols
| ₹ | Indian rupee, U+20B9 |
| → | Right arrow, U+2192 |
| ° | Degree, U+00B0 |
| © | Copyright, U+00A9 |
| √ | Square root, U+221A |
Tips and common mistakes
- Check the symbol renders on your target device.
- Use proper characters, not look-alikes.
- Avoid special symbols in file names and passwords.
- Save favourites in a note.
- For maths use proper operators.
Frequently asked questions
What is Unicode?
A universal standard that assigns codes to characters.
How do I type ₹?
Copy it here or use your keyboard layout shortcut.
Why do I see a box?
The font lacks that character.
What is a code point?
The number assigned to a character.
Can I use emoji in text?
Yes, in Unicode-aware apps.
Is it free?
Yes.