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Heart Symbol (♥)

The heart symbol is ♥. The heart symbol commonly represents love, affection, care, or a favorite. In playing cards, ♥ is the heart suit.

Character
Unicode
U+2665
HTML

Heart Symbol Copy and Paste

Select Copy to place the heart symbol ♥ on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the heart symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ♥.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Messages of affectionFavorites and likesPlaying-card notationDecorative text

What Is the Heart Symbol?

The heart symbol commonly represents love, affection, care, or a favorite. In playing cards, ♥ is the heart suit.

Messages of affection

Favorites and likes

Playing-card notation

Decorative text

How to Type the Heart Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the heart symbol without copying it from another page.

Heart Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2665 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.

Heart Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “heart suit.”

Heart Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the heart symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Heart Symbol on Android

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the heart symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Heart Symbol on Chromebook

Use the Copy button to copy ♥, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.

Heart Symbol on Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, type 2665 and press Alt+X to convert the code to ♥. You can also use Insert > Symbol.

Heart Symbol on Google Docs

Use the Copy button and paste ♥ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.

Heart Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the heart symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2665
Unicode name BLACK HEART SUIT
HTML entity
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2665

How to Use and Format the Heart Symbol

The character ♥ is Unicode U+2665 BLACK HEART SUIT. Use it when you mean the filled heart suit, a favorite marker, or a document-specific heart symbol. It is not the same character as ♡ WHITE HEART SUIT or ❤ HEAVY BLACK HEART, and its color is controlled by the surrounding text style rather than by the Unicode name.

In playing-card notation, place the suit directly after the rank, as in A♥ or 10♥. In interfaces, legends, and status displays, pair the symbol with visible text or an accessible name so that the function does not depend on the glyph alone.

  • Use forms such as A♥, K♥, or 10♥ when the symbol identifies the heart suit in card notation.

  • Choose ♥, ♡, or ❤ intentionally; they are separate Unicode characters with different names and appearances.

  • Set the color with CSS or document styling instead of assuming ♥ will automatically appear red.

  • When ♥ means Favorite, Like, or Selected, include a text label or accessible name for the control.

  • Define the symbol in a legend when it has a custom meaning in a table, chart, or document.

  • Use the Unicode character in text rather than a decorative image when searchable, selectable text is appropriate.

Heart Symbol Examples

  • A♥ denotes the ace of hearts.
  • K♥ denotes the king of hearts.
  • Q♥ denotes the queen of hearts.
  • J♥ denotes the jack of hearts.
  • 10♥ denotes the ten of hearts.
  • 7♥ denotes the seven of hearts.
  • Heart suit: ♥
  • Favorite: ♥
  • Legend: ♥ = selected favorite.
  • Decorative sequence: ♥ ♥ ♥

Common Heart Symbol Mistakes

  • Do not confuse ♥ (U+2665 BLACK HEART SUIT) with ♡ (U+2661 WHITE HEART SUIT).
  • Do not confuse ♥ with ❤ (U+2764), which is a different Unicode character.
  • Do not assume ♥ will render in red; a text glyph normally inherits the surrounding text color.
  • Do not assume every platform will give ♥ emoji presentation.
  • Do not use ♥ as the only label for a Favorite control; include accessible text or an accessible name.
  • Do not use ♥ as a square-root sign; √ is U+221A.
  • Do not depend on one font’s exact heart shape; glyph design can vary.
  • Do not omit a legend when ♥ has a document-specific meaning.

More About the Heart Symbol

The heart symbol ♥ is a Unicode text character, not an image. The heart symbol commonly represents love, affection, care, or a favorite. In playing cards, ♥ is the heart suit. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+2665 (BLACK HEART SUIT).

Supporting searches such as “black heart symbol”, “black heart symbol emoji”, and “cute heart symbol copy and paste” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.

Queries such as “keyboard symbol for heart” and “white heart symbol” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.

Choose ♥ when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: I ♥ New York.

Heart Symbol FAQ

What is the heart symbol?

The heart symbol is ♥. The heart symbol commonly represents love, affection, care, or a favorite. In playing cards, ♥ is the heart suit.

How do I copy and paste ♥?

Select the copy button next to ♥, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

What is the Unicode for ♥?

The Unicode code point is U+2665 and its Unicode name is BLACK HEART SUIT.

How do I type ♥ on a keyboard?

In Microsoft Word, type 2665 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “heart suit.”