Linux Keyboard Symbols Guide 🐧
Learn how to type special characters and Unicode glyphs on Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and Arch.
Method 1: Direct Unicode Hex Input
On GNOME, KDE, and GTK apps, type any character directly by its 4-digit hexadecimal code:
Ctrl + Shift + U → Type Hex → Press Enter
- Heart (♥): Ctrl+Shift+U →
2665→ Enter - Star (★): Ctrl+Shift+U →
2605→ Enter - Copyright (©): Ctrl+Shift+U →
00A9→ Enter
Method 2: The Compose Key
Enable the Compose Key in Settings > Keyboard > Special Character Entry. Press Compose followed by intuitive 2-key sequences:
Compose + O + C→ ©Compose + O + R→ ®Compose + T + M→ ™Compose + = + E→ €