Special Characters — Copy & Paste
Click any symbol to copy it instantly — em dashes, arrows, math symbols, currency signs, stars, checkmarks, accented letters, and fractions, all organized by category.
Punctuation
Arrows
Math
Currency
Stars & marks
Legal
Accents
Fractions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I copy a special character?
- Click any symbol in the grid and it is copied to your clipboard instantly. A brief "Copied" confirmation appears on the button, and the character joins your recently copied row for quick re-use.
- How do I find a specific symbol quickly?
- Type its name into the search box — for example "em dash", "arrow", "euro", or "check mark". The grid filters live to show only matching symbols, and categories with no matches are hidden.
- Will these characters paste correctly everywhere?
- Yes, in almost all modern software. Every symbol on this page is a standard Unicode character, so it pastes correctly into Word, Google Docs, email, and social media. Only very old systems or fonts missing a glyph will show a placeholder box.
- What is the difference between an em dash and an en dash?
- The em dash (—) is the longer dash used to set off phrases in a sentence. The en dash (–) is shorter and is used for ranges, such as pages 10–20 or the years 1990–1999.
- How do I type accented letters without this tool?
- Each operating system has its own shortcuts — Option-key combinations on macOS, Alt codes on Windows, or long-pressing a letter on mobile. Clicking to copy from this page is usually faster because it works the same way on every device.