Windows Alt Code Lookup Table

Alt codes, also known as Alt key codes or ASCII codes, are a way to input special characters and symbols using your keyboard's Alt key in combination with numeric codes. These codes are helpful when you need to type characters that are not readily available on your keyboard.

Emoticons, Symbols & Bullets

Arrows

Punctuation

Lines, Shades & Shapes

Currencies

Mathematics

Logic Symbols

Alphanumeric

Special Characters

Greek Letters

How to Use Alt Codes in Windows

To use Alt codes in Windows, follow these steps:

Make sure your Num Lock key is turned on. Alt codes require the numeric keypad on your keyboard.
Press and hold the "Alt" key on your keyboard.
While holding down the Alt key, type a numeric code on the numeric keypad (the numbers on the right side of your keyboard). You must use the numeric keypad; the numbers above the letters won't work.
Release the Alt key, and the special character or symbol will appear where your cursor is located.

Here are some commonly used Alt codes for special characters and symbols:

Alt + 1 ☺ Smiley face
Alt + 2 ☻ Black smiley face
Alt + 3 ♥ Heart
Alt + 4 ♦ Diamond
Alt + 5 ♣ Club
Alt + 6 ♠ Spade
Alt + 7 • Bullet point
Alt + 8 ◘ Black bullet point
Alt + 9 ○ Circle
Alt + 10 ◙ Black circle
Alt + 11 ♂ Male symbol
Alt + 12 ♀ Female symbol
Alt + 13 ♪ Eighth note
Alt + 14 ♫ Beamed eighth notes (music symbol)
Alt + 15 ☼ Sun
Alt + 16 ► Right arrow
Alt + 17 ◄ Left arrow
Alt + 18 ↕ Up-down arrow
Alt + 19 ‼ Double exclamation mark
Alt + 20 ¶ Paragraph symbol
Alt + 21 § Section symbol
Alt + 22 ▬ Horizontal line
Alt + 23 ↨ Up-down arrow with base

Please note that Alt codes might not work in all software or text fields, as some applications may have their own shortcuts or may not support Alt codes. Additionally, Alt codes are based on the ASCII character set and may not include every special character or symbol available in Unicode.