When people search for “heart symbol text” in Word, they usually mean one of these:

A heart you can copy/paste (fastest)
A heart character you insert in Word (Insert → Symbol)
A Word-only heart made with the Wingdings font trick
A heart emoji (colorful ❤️ vs text hearts like ♥)

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1-Minute Answer (fastest methods)

Fastest overall: Copy/paste a heart (use the the widget above).
Most reliable in Word: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols (pick a heart from a symbol font).
Windows keyboard (Alt code):
- ♥: Hold Alt and type 3 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
- ♡: Hold Alt and type 9825 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. This works in Word only.
  Laptop note: Alt codes usually need a real numpad (or an “Fn numpad”).
Word-only shortcut feel (Wingdings trick): Type a character, then change the font to Wingdings/Webdings to turn it into a heart.
Mac (easy): Press Control + Command + Space → search heart → insert a heart symbol or emoji.

Quick reference (most wanted hearts)

Heart	Name (what it is)	Unicode	Windows (Alt code)	Mac (quick method)	HTML
♥	Black heart suit (text)	U+2665	Alt+9829 (numpad)	Character Viewer (Ctrl+Cmd+Space)	`&hearts;` or `♥`
♡	White heart suit (text)	U+2661	Alt+9825 (numpad)	Character Viewer	`♡` or `♡`
❤	Heavy black heart (text/emoji-style in some fonts)	U+2764	Insert Symbol (recommended)	Character Viewer	`❤`
❤️	Red heart emoji	U+2764 + U+FE0F	Win + . → search heart	Character Viewer	(emoji)
🖤	Black heart emoji	U+1F5A4	Win + . → search heart	Character Viewer	(emoji)

Detailed step-by-step methods

A) Microsoft Word (Windows & Mac)

Method 1: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols (best for beginners)

Click in Word where you want the heart.
Go to Insert tab.
Click Symbol → More Symbols…
In Font, try one of these:
- Segoe UI Symbol (great on Windows)
- Arial Unicode MS (if available)
- Symbol
Scroll until you find ♥ or ♡ (or use the tips below).
Select the heart → click Insert → Close.

Method 2: Symbol dialog “search tips” (so you find hearts faster)

In the same More Symbols window:

Try changing Font first (many fonts simply won’t show hearts).
If you see “Subsets”, try Miscellaneous Symbols (names vary by version).
If you still can’t find it: use copy/paste or the emoji picker methods below.

Method 3: Wingdings / Webdings heart method (Word-only trick)

This method is different from inserting a normal symbol:

Type a normal character (like a letter or number) in Word.
Highlight it.
Change the font to Wingdings or Webdings.
If it becomes a symbol you don’t want, try a different character and repeat.

Important: Wingdings hearts are font symbols, not regular text hearts. They can look different (or break) if the font changes.

Method 4 (optional): AutoCorrect idea (keep it simple and honest)

Word sometimes converts certain typed patterns into symbols depending on your settings. If typing <3 doesn’t change into a heart on your computer, use copy/paste or Insert → Symbol instead.

B) Windows (any app)

Method 1: Copy/paste (fastest)

Copy a heart from:

The quick copy row near the top, or
The widget section (once added)

Then paste with Ctrl + V.

Method 2: Windows emoji panel (best for emojis ❤️ 🖤)

Press Win + . (Windows key + period).
Search heart.
Click a heart to insert it.

Note: This inserts emoji hearts, not simple text hearts.

Method 3: Alt code (text hearts, needs numpad)

Click where you want the heart.
Turn Num Lock ON.
Hold Alt.
Type on the numeric keypad:
- 3 → ♥
- 9825 → ♡
Release Alt.

Typing the heart symbol using the Alt code shortcut

C) Mac (any app)

Character Viewer (works everywhere)

Click where you want the heart.
Press Control + Command + Space.
Search heart.
Double-click a heart to insert it.

Tip: You’ll see both text symbols (like ♥) and emoji hearts (like ❤️). Choose the one you want.

D) Excel + PowerPoint (quick methods)

Insert → Symbol (reliable)

Excel: Insert → Symbol → choose a symbol font → insert ♥/♡
PowerPoint: Insert → Symbol → same steps

Copy/paste (fastest)

Copy from the widget/row and paste into a cell (Excel) or text box (PowerPoint).

E) Google Docs

Click where you want the heart.
Go to Insert → Special characters.
Search heart.
Click the heart to insert.

Emoji note: You can also paste emojis from the Windows/Mac pickers.

F) iPhone / Android

Emoji keyboard (fastest for ❤️ 🖤 etc.)

Open the keyboard → switch to emoji → search heart → tap to insert.

Copy/paste (works on any phone)

Copy hearts from your page/widget and paste into your message or document.

Text heart vs Emoji heart (don’t mix them up)

Text hearts (♥ ♡ ❤) behave like normal text: you can change font size, copy them into documents, and they usually print cleanly.
Emoji hearts (❤️ 🖤) are colorful and can look different depending on the device.

Emoji appearance varies by device (Apple vs Android vs Windows).

Troubleshooting

Alt code not working

Your keyboard may not have a numeric keypad (common on laptops).
Make sure Num Lock is on.
Use the numpad, not the number row above letters.
If it still fails, use Insert → Symbol or Win + ..

My heart turned into a box (□) or question mark

That usually means the font doesn’t support the symbol.

In Word, change the font to Segoe UI Symbol (Windows) or use Insert → Symbol.

The heart looks different on another phone/computer

That’s normal for emoji hearts. Different platforms render emojis differently.

Wingdings heart doesn’t show

You must select the character and then change the font to Wingdings/Webdings.
If it becomes a different symbol, try another character.

FAQ

How do I type a heart symbol in Word?

Fastest: copy/paste. Most reliable: Insert → Symbol → More Symbols and pick ♥ or ♡.

What is the Alt code for ♥?

Common Unicode Alt code: Alt + 9829 (numeric keypad).

How do I insert a heart emoji in Word?

On Windows: Win + . → search heart → pick ❤️.
On Mac: Control + Command + Space → search heart.

How do I copy and paste a heart symbol?

Copy ♥ (or any heart) and paste with Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

Why is my heart symbol black instead of red?

♥ is a text symbol (usually black). ❤️ is a red emoji. Use the emoji picker if you want color.

Quick recap

Need it fast? Copy/paste (best for beginners).
Need it clean in Word? Insert → Symbol.
Need color? Use Win + . (Windows) or Ctrl + Cmd + Space (Mac) for emojis.
Avoid confusion: text hearts (♥) ≠ emoji hearts (❤️).