Common Note Symbols
Copy the arrows, comparisons, status marks, punctuation, and note snippets used across everyday writing.
A compact general-purpose set for the symbols you reach for repeatedly while taking notes.
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Most used together
Copy the whole set or pick individual fragments from this page.
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Grouped by how people write
Direction and change
Arrows and delta for movement, relationships, and differences.
Comparisons and units
Uncertainty, approximation, inequality, temperature, and percentage notation.
Status and structure
Check marks, stars, bullets, dashes, and headings for organized notes.
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Useful combinations for notes, equations, and documents. Copy one as-is, then edit it in your document.
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Technical and compatibility guide
This is the general-purpose page for lightweight visual structure, status, direction, and comparison in everyday notes. Subject-specific pages explain the narrower mathematical or scientific meanings.
| Character | Unicode | HTML | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓Check mark | U+2713 | ✓ | \checkmark |
| •Bullet | U+2022 | • | \bullet |
| —Em dash | U+2014 | — | — |
Common mistakes
- A pasted ✓ or ✗ is a visual character, not an interactive checkbox or an accessible form control.
- Do not confuse – (en dash), — (em dash), − (minus sign), and - (hyphen-minus); they have different text and mathematical uses.
Word, Docs, Notion, and plain text
Word, Google Docs, Notion, and plain text preserve these characters, but Markdown may interpret leading #, -, +, or * as structure. Use the editor's real list or checkbox feature when document semantics matter.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I copy these symbols?
Press any large symbol card or snippet. Quick Symbols copies it immediately and adds it to the copy tray, where you can combine several items.
Can I use these in Notion or Google Docs?
Yes. These are standard text characters, so you can paste them into Notion, Google Docs, email, notes, and most other text fields.
Do these work in Microsoft Word?
Yes. Paste them into Word like ordinary text. Their exact appearance can vary slightly with the selected font.
What is the difference between similar symbols?
The groups on this page explain the practical differences between the common note symbols shown here, including which forms fit common notes and equations.