Spade Symbol Copy and Paste
Press the Copy button beside ♠, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ♠.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Spade Symbol?
♠ is U+2660 BLACK SPADE SUIT. It represents the spade suit in playing cards and is also used decoratively in text.
Card notation
Game scores
Suit labels
Decorative text
Related forms
Spade Symbol Variants and Related Forms
White spade suit
Outlined spade character
Club suit
Different playing-card suit
Heart suit
Different playing-card suit
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How to Type the Spade Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the spade symbol without copying it from another page.
Spade Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 2660 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ♠ from this page.
Spade Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “black spade suit,” or copy ♠.
Spade Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Tap the copy button for ♠, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Spade Symbol on Android
Tap the copy button for ♠, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Spade Symbol on Chromebook
On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2660, then press Enter; otherwise copy ♠.
Spade Symbol on Microsoft Word
Type 2660, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ♠.
Spade Symbol on Google Docs
Use Insert > Special characters and search the Unicode name, or paste ♠ from this page.
Spade Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the spade symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+2660
BLACK SPADE SUIT
♠
♠
2660
How to Use and Format the Spade Symbol
Format ♠ according to its role on this page. ♠ is U+2660 BLACK SPADE SUIT. It represents the spade suit in playing cards and is also used decoratively in text. For spade symbol content, verify the encoded form U+2660, preserve the complete character sequence, and choose a font that supports the intended text or emoji presentation. For spade symbol usage, the placement, spacing, capitalization, and surrounding words should follow the discipline or publication style described below.
This page covers the playing-card spade ♠, not a gardening shovel, the white spade ♤, or a branded card-game emblem. When ♠ communicates an action, measurement, identity, warning, category, or other essential information, provide nearby readable text and an accessible name. Test spade symbol copy-and-paste behavior in the actual website, document, app, and export format rather than assuming a visual match is sufficient.
Place ♠ after the card rank in compact notation
Name the suit in accessible game interfaces
Do not confuse black ♠ with white ♤ when style matters
Use consistent red/black color rules without relying on color alone
Use the exact encoded form U+2660 for spade symbol content.
Publish ♠ as UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references.
Test ♠ in the target font, application, and assistive-technology workflow.
Spade Symbol Examples
A♠10♠Spade suit: ♠Hand: K♠ Q♠Accessible label: ace of spadesUnicode sequence for Spade Symbol: U+2660HTML decimal: ♠HTML hexadecimal: ♠CSS escapes: 2660Accessible text label: Spade Symbol
Common Spade Symbol Mistakes
- Calling ♠ a club
- Placing the suit before the rank when the notation expects rank first
- Using color alone to identify suits
- Confusing ♠ with a shovel icon
- Replacing spade symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2660.
- Assuming ♠ has identical artwork or metrics in every font and platform.
- Converting ♠ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
- Using ♠ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
Intent differentiation
Spade Symbol intent boundary
This page covers the playing-card spade ♠, not a gardening shovel, the white spade ♤, or a branded card-game emblem.
Search intent coverage
Spade suit character and context
The page covers ♠ as the playing-card spade suit character. Any use in a logo, rank, decoration, or personal symbolism should be explained by that specific context.
More About the Spade Symbol
♠ is U+2660 BLACK SPADE SUIT. It represents the spade suit in playing cards and is also used decoratively in text. Common contexts include Card notation, Game scores, Suit labels, and decorative text. This page covers the playing-card spade ♠, not a gardening shovel, the white spade ♤, or a branded card-game emblem. Practical examples include A♠, 10♠, and Spade suit: ♠. The main formatting priorities are: Place ♠ after the card rank in compact notation; name the suit in accessible game interfaces; and do not confuse black ♠ with white ♤ when style matters. Avoid these common errors: Calling ♠ a club; placing the suit before the rank when the notation expects rank first; and using color alone to identify suits. Practical uses recorded for Spade Symbol: A♠; 10♠; Spade suit: ♠; Hand: K♠ Q♠; Accessible label: ace of spades. The Spade Symbol format checklist says: Place ♠ after the card rank in compact notation. Name the suit in accessible game interfaces. Do not confuse black ♠ with white ♤ when style matters. Use consistent red/black color rules without relying on color alone. Avoid these Spade Symbol failures: Calling ♠ a club. Placing the suit before the rank when the notation expects rank first. Using color alone to identify suits. Confusing ♠ with a shovel icon. Forms that must stay separate from Spade Symbol: ♤ means White spade suit—Outlined spade character; ♣ means Club suit—Different playing-card suit; ♥ means Heart suit—Different playing-card suit. For Spade Symbol, literal UTF-8 ♠, decimal ♠, hexadecimal ♠, and CSS 2660 all need to preserve U+2660; verify the result at /symbols/spade/ in the target font.
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Spade Symbol FAQ
What is the spade symbol?
♠ is U+2660 BLACK SPADE SUIT. It represents the spade suit in playing cards and is also used decoratively in text.
What is the Unicode for ♠?
The encoded form is U+2660: BLACK SPADE SUIT.
How do I type ♠?
Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2660 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ♠ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “black spade suit,” or copy ♠.
What suit is ♠?
It is the black spade suit used in playing cards.
Can I use ♠ on a website?
Yes. Use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references ♠ / ♠, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious.
What does the spade symbol mean?
♠ is the Unicode BLACK SPADE SUIT character. It identifies the spade suit in playing cards; other decorative or metaphorical meanings depend on context.