Copy and paste text symbols
A handy library of Unicode symbols — hearts ♥, stars ★, flowers ✿, arrows ➜, brackets 【】, check marks ✔ and kaomoji (◕‿◕) — grouped by theme. Tap any symbol to copy it and drop it into a bio, caption, chat or document.
Symbols pair perfectly with fancy fonts: put a star before a bold name, or frame a script caption with flowers.
Popular ways to use symbols
Add a heart or star before your name in a bio, use arrows to point to a link in your caption, separate sections with a line divider, mark lists with check marks or circled numbers, and finish a message with a cute kaomoji. Combine a symbol with a fancy font for a signature look that is entirely your own.
Symbols are single Unicode characters, so they are supported almost everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Discord, WhatsApp, email and documents. A few newer symbols may appear as boxes on old devices; if that happens, choose a more common alternative from the same group.
How to copy and paste text symbols
- Type or paste your text into the box at the top of this page.
- Scroll through the styles — every preview updates instantly as you type.
- Tap a style to copy it, then paste it into your bio, caption, chat or document.
Where text symbols work
| Platform | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram (bio, captions, comments) | Yes | Display names may limit some symbols |
| TikTok (bio, captions) | Yes | Usernames only allow plain letters |
| X / Twitter | Yes | Fancy letters count as 2 characters each |
| Facebook & Messenger | Yes | Rare symbols may show as boxes on old Android |
| Discord | Yes | Works in nicknames, chat and server names |
| Yes | Combine with *bold* and _italic_ markup | |
| Roblox / game nicknames | Partly | Many games filter non-Latin characters |
| Email subject lines | Partly | Some clients replace unknown symbols |
Frequently asked questions
Are these symbols emoji?
Most are plain Unicode symbols, which look the same across apps and don't turn into colourful emoji pictures.
Why does a symbol look different on my phone?
Each device draws symbols with its own font, so the shape can vary slightly.
Can I use symbols in usernames?
It depends on the app. Display names usually allow them; @handles usually do not.