Browse Unicode symbols by purpose
The Unicode symbol directory groups character records by practical subject. Each collection leads back to formal names and exact code points, and every count reflects entries rendered by this site.
Basic Symbols
Everyday punctuation, currency, arrows, legal marks, and mathematical signs with copy controls and exact code points.
130 entries · Explore →Letters & Numbers
Enclosed letters, Roman numerals, fractions, superscripts, subscripts, and mathematical alphanumeric forms.
1261 entries · Explore →Emoji & Faces
Unicode face characters and expressive emoji, including classic monochrome symbols and modern pictographs.
117 entries · Explore →Shapes & Geometric Symbols
Squares, circles, triangles, stars, box drawing characters, and geometric operators.
514 entries · Explore →Dingbats & Decorative
Flowers, ornaments, check marks, musical marks, card suits, and decorative Unicode characters.
210 entries · Explore →Technical & Code Symbols
Mathematical operators, logic, set notation, control pictures, keyboard, and technical marks.
628 entries · Explore →Religious & Mythological Symbols
Unicode characters associated with religious traditions, mythologies, heritage, and belief systems.
23 entries · Explore →Astrology & Celestial
Zodiac, planetary, lunar, astronomical, and astrological aspect symbols.
120 entries · Explore →Flags & Countries
Country flag emoji, regional indicator sequences, and text-style flag markers.
19 entries · Explore →Gaming & Cards
Chess, playing cards, dice, mahjong, domino, controller, and game-related symbols.
284 entries · Explore →Transport & Travel
Copy vehicles, travel signs, map marks, buildings, places, and transport emoji with their exact Unicode identities.
123 entries · Explore →Weather & Environment
Weather, climate, landscape, plants, water, and environmental symbols.
135 entries · Explore →How to use this directory
Choose the closest subject
Start with the collection that matches your writing, design, coding, or research task.
Open the exact record
Confirm the assigned label and U+ value before choosing between similar-looking marks.
Test before publishing
Copy the complete value into its final app and confirm the font, meaning, and sequence stay intact.
What the catalog includes
Selection emphasizes frequently needed symbols and named ranges that are useful to browse. For the authoritative, exhaustive dataset, consult the Unicode Character Database itself. Our methodology documents what we include and where coverage ends; primary sources leads to the normative material.