How to type πΈ on Windows
The eight of hearts card symbol has no short Alt code. The quickest option is to copy it from the top of this page and paste it with Ctrl+V.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ξ©) and search for "eight of hearts card". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find πΈ, click Select, then Copy.
How to type πΈ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for πΈ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+β+Space, type "eight of hearts card" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type πΈ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include πΈ, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings β General β Keyboard β Text Replacement, paste πΈ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;eight in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert πΈ anywhere.
How to type πΈ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings β Dictionary β Personal dictionary, add πΈ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type πΈ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 1F0B8 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into πΈ.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert β Symbol β More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 1F0B8 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(127160) returns the symbol.
How to type πΈ in Google Docs
Open Insert β Special characters, then either search for "eight of hearts card" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(127160).
πΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | 🂸 |
| HTML decimal | 🂸 |
| HTML hex | 🂸 |
CSS content | "\1F0B8" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F0B8}" |
| Python | "\U0001F0B8" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%82%B8 |
Because πΈ is a standard Unicode character (U+1F0B8), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the eight of hearts card symbol is used
Used mainly in digital card games, emoji-style messaging, and text-based simulations of card decks. For example, someone might write "I drew πΈ and won the round" instead of describing the card in words. It is rarely used outside gaming or novelty contexts.
Frequently asked questions
What does πΈ mean? +
It represents the playing card eight of hearts, part of the Unicode set covering a full deck of cards for digital use.
Is πΈ supported on all devices? +
Support varies. Many modern systems display it correctly, but older devices or fonts may show a blank box or placeholder instead.
What is the Alt code for the eight of hearts card symbol? +
The eight of hearts card symbol has no short Alt code. Copy it from this page, or in Word type 1F0B8 and press Alt + X.
How do I type πΈ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for πΈ. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "eight of hearts card", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the eight of hearts card symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include πΈ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for πΈ? +
Use 🂸 in HTML. In CSS use content: "\1F0B8" and in JavaScript use "\u{1F0B8}".