50 Time-Saving Unicode Shortcuts for Microsoft Word: A Must-Have Guide for Students & Professionals
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Struggling to find the right symbols while working on assignments, reports, or corporate documents in Microsoft Word? Whether you're a student trying to format your project or a professional enhancing your reports, knowing the right Unicode shortcuts can save you time and improve your document’s presentation. In this blog, I’ve compiled 50 essential Unicode shortcuts that will help you insert symbols like currency signs, arrows, checkmarks, mathematical symbols, and more without leaving your keyboard! 🚀
How to Use Unicode Shortcuts:
- Type the Unicode (e.g., 2713 for a checkmark). Press Alt + X immediately after typing the code to convert it into the symbol.
General Symbols for Structuring Content
Symbol |
Description |
Unicode |
Shortcut |
✔️ |
Checkmark |
2713 |
2713 + Alt + X |
✘ |
Cross Mark |
2718 |
2718 + Alt + X |
• |
Bullet Point |
2022 |
2022 + Alt + X |
➔ |
Right Arrow |
2794 |
2794 + Alt + X |
➕ |
Plus Sign |
2795 |
2795 + Alt + X |
➖ |
Minus Sign |
2796 |
2796 + Alt + X |
➡️ |
Arrow (next) |
27A1 |
27A1 + Alt + X |
↔️ |
Left-Right Arrow |
2194 |
2194 + Alt + X |
↑ |
Up Arrow |
2191 |
2191 + Alt + X |
↓ |
Down Arrow |
2193 |
2193 + Alt + X |
Finance & Business Symbols
Symbol |
Description |
Unicode |
Shortcut |
₹ |
Indian Rupee Symbol |
20B9 |
20B9 + Alt + X |
$ |
Dollar Sign |
0024 |
0024 + Alt + X |
€ |
Euro Symbol |
20AC |
20AC + Alt + X |
£ |
Pound Sterling |
00A3 |
00A3 + Alt + X |
% |
Percentage Sign |
0025 |
0025 + Alt + X |
∑ |
Summation (Math) |
2211 |
2211 + Alt + X |
± |
Plus-Minus |
00B1 |
00B1 + Alt + X |
∞ |
Infinity Symbol |
221E |
221E + Alt + X |
÷ |
Division Sign |
00F7 |
00F7 + Alt + X |
× |
Multiplication Sign |
00D7 |
00D7 + Alt + X |
Educational Symbols
Symbol |
Description |
Unicode |
Shortcut |
✏️ |
Pencil (Editing) |
270F |
270F + Alt + X |
📝 |
Memo/Note |
1F4DD |
1F4DD + Alt + X |
📚 |
Books |
1F4DA |
1F4DA + Alt + X |
🎓 |
Graduation Cap |
1F393 |
1F393 + Alt + X |
🔖 |
Bookmark |
1F516 |
1F516 + Alt + X |
📅 |
Calendar |
1F4C5 |
1F4C5 + Alt + X |
🕒 |
Clock (3 PM) |
1F552 |
1F552 + Alt + X |
📊 |
Bar Chart |
1F4CA |
1F4CA + Alt + X |
📋 |
Clipboard |
1F4CB |
1F4CB + Alt + X |
🗒️ |
Notebook |
1F5D2 |
1F5D2 + Alt + X |
Communication Symbols (Email, Phone, etc.)
Symbol |
Description |
Unicode |
Shortcut |
✉️ |
Email/Envelope |
2709 |
2709 + Alt + X |
☎️ |
Phone |
260E |
260E + Alt + X |
📞 |
Phone Receiver |
1F4DE |
1F4DE + Alt + X |
🌐 |
Globe (Website) |
1F310 |
1F310 + Alt + X |
📧 |
Email Icon |
1F4E7 |
1F4E7 + Alt + X |
📍 |
Location Pin |
1F4CD |
1F4CD + Alt + X |
🔗 |
Link/Hyperlink |
1F517 |
1F517 + Alt + X |
📡 |
Signal (Wi-Fi) |
1F4E1 |
1F4E1 + Alt + X |
🔊 |
Speaker (Sound) |
1F50A |
1F50A + Alt + X |
🔒 |
Lock (Secure) |
1F512 |
1F512 + Alt + X |
Office & Productivity Symbols
Symbol |
Description |
Unicode |
Shortcut |
🖇️ |
Paperclip |
1F587 |
1F587 + Alt + X |
🗂️ |
File Organizer |
1F5C2 |
1F5C2 + Alt + X |
📁 |
Folder |
1F4C1 |
1F4C1 + Alt + X |
🖨️ |
Printer |
1F5A8 |
1F5A8 + Alt + X |
🗃️ |
File Cabinet |
1F5C3 |
1F5C3 + Alt + X |
🗑️ |
Trash Can |
1F5D1 |
1F5D1 + Alt + X |
🔍 |
Magnifying Glass (Search) |
1F50D |
1F50D + Alt + X |
🏢 |
Office Building |
1F3E2 |
1F3E2 + Alt + X |
💼 |
Briefcase |
1F4BC |
1F4BC + Alt + X |
🗓️ |
Spiral Calendar |
1F5D3 |
1F5D3 + Alt + X |
Quick Formatting Tips:
- Use Checkmarks
(✔️) for to-do lists or key points.
- Use Arrows
(➔, ➡️) to guide readers to
important sections.
- Insert
Rupee (₹) and other currency symbols in financial blogs.
- Add Email
(✉️), Phone (☎️),
and Link (🔗) icons for
contact details.
Mastering these Unicode shortcuts will not only make your documents look professional but also help you work smarter, not harder. Whether you're preparing a college assignment or a business report, these quick tips will keep your workflow smooth and efficient. Stay tuned for more productivity hacks and tools to enhance your daily tasks!
Did you find these shortcuts helpful? Bookmark this guide for quick access whenever you're working on Word! 💻✨ Also, share this post with your friends or colleagues who could benefit from these time-saving tricks. If you have any favourite shortcuts or need more productivity tips, drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from you! 👇
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