The meaning of hearts is clear to everyone, but how do you make the appropriate symbol on the keyboard? We’ll tell you.
Would you like to surprise someone with a heart, but you can’t find the right button? No matter whether on a computer, laptop or smartphone – with the following tips you will know how to easily insert a heart symbol in just a few simple steps.
To type a heart on a Windows PC, use a special key combination with the numeric keypad. To do this, press the Alt key and enter the number at the same time 3 on the number pad. As soon as you release the Alt key, the heart symbol appears ♥. Alternatively, you can use the Character table which is integrated into Windows. It’s also useful if you can’t find the right apostrophe on the keyboard. Look for the heart symbol there and copy it to paste elsewhere.
Tipp: Of course it could be much easier. Find “drawing templates” on the Internet and copy the heart you want from there. Right-click and paste it to the desired location.
There is also an easy way to type a heart on the Mac. Hold the Alt key pressed and tap 3. The heart symbol will appear ♥. Alternatively, you can use the Emoji keyboard call up by Ctrl + Cmd + Space bar press. Here you can also find heart emojis in different colors.
On smartphones, hearts are usually just a tap away. Open yours Keyboard and switch to the Emojis. Here you can choose from numerous heart variants – all colors are represented, from plain white to red to black. This works just as easily on Android devices as it does on iPhones.
In addition to the simple heart symbol, there are also many other variations that you can use to express emotions. For example, you can find this in the emoji keyboard on smartphones Heart with arrow or bow as well as the flaming, beating or broken heart – perfect for personal messages. With these tips you will be able to use the heart symbol on different devices and make your messages even more heartfelt. If you frequently use symbols, you can also use the appropriate keyboard shortcuts Text blocks Save for quicker access.