I often need to input Unicode symbols into documents.
- In Linux, Ctrl + Shift + U following by the Unicode number.
- In Microsoft Word, Unicode number then Alt + X.
Here are a few of my favorite Unicodes:
| Name | Symbol | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | + | 002B |
| Copyright sign | © | 00A9 |
| Registered sign | ® | 00AE |
| Inverted Question Mark | ¿ | 00BF |
| Em Dash | — | 2014 |
| Dagger | † | 2020 |
| Bullet | • | 2022 |
| Therefore | ∴ | 2234 |
| Because | ∵ | 2235 |
| Black square | ■ | 25A0 |
| White square | □ | 25A1 |
| White square with rounded corners | ▢ | 25A2 |
| White square with black small square | ▣ | 25A3 |
| Large circle | ◯ | 25EF |
| Eighth Note | ♪ | 266A |
| Beamed Eighth Note | ♫ | 266B |
| Warning sign | ⚠ | 26A0 |
| Check mark | ✓ | 2713 |
| Heavy check mark | ✔ | 2714 |
| Ballot X | ✗ | 2717 |
| Cross | ✝ | 271D |
| Shadowed White Cross | ✞ | 271E |
| Heavy ballot X | ✘ | 2718 |
| Long Right Double Arrow | ⟹ | 27F9 |
| Black large circle | ⬤ | 2B24 |
| Eye | 👁 | 1F441 |
