# symbol.wtf

> A visual copy-and-paste directory of typography characters and symbols

symbol.wtf is a minimalist web directory that lets you quickly find and copy special typographic characters, accents, math symbols, and punctuation marks. It categorizes glyphs cleanly so you can grab characters without looking up Unicode numbers or keyboard shortcuts.

Website: https://symbol.wtf/

## What it is for

- Copy typographic punctuation like em-dashes, guillemets, and smart quotes into web copy
- Find and paste accented letters or diacritics for multilingual typesetting
- Grab math signs, superscripts, subscripts, and currency symbols for documentation

## Features

- Categorized character filtering by letters, punctuation, math, currency, and symbols
- One-click copy interface with descriptive labels for each character
- Extensive collection including Greek letters, musical notation, keyboard keys, and arrows
- Lightweight, clutter-free web layout

## Pricing

Free to use

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Topic: [Typography](https://xiry.app/topics/design/typography.md)
- Platforms: Web
- For: Designers, writers, and developers needing fast access to special characters
- Alternative to: CopyChar, Unicode Table, Glyphs app
- Tags: typography, unicode, symbols, glyphs, copy paste, design tools

## Why it was saved

- [@ninalyre, 4 September 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_fWBbOopLY/): Offers a quick grid interface to search and copy typographic symbols, ligatures, accents, and currency signs without memorizing keyboard shortcuts.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/symbol-wtf

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