Spade Suit (♠)
Spade Suit
The spade is one of the four standard playing-card suits.
Character Codes
| Unicode | U+2660 |
|---|---|
| HTML named entity | ♠ |
| HTML decimal | ♠ |
| HTML hexadecimal | ♠ |
| CSS escape | \2660 |
| JavaScript | \u{2660} |
How to Type ♠
Windows
Use Character Map, the touch keyboard symbol panel, or copy the symbol above.
Microsoft Word
Type 2660, then Alt+X. Word converts the hexadecimal Unicode value into the symbol.
Mac
Press Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search for the symbol name, and insert it. Copy and paste is often faster for occasional use.
Chromebook and Linux
On supported systems, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2660, and press Enter. Chromebook users can also use the on-screen keyboard or copy the symbol.
iPhone and Android
Long-press related keyboard keys when the symbol is built in. Otherwise, copy it from this page and paste it into the destination app.
Meaning and Correct Use
Its Unicode character is useful in card-game notation and decorative text.
Use the exact Unicode character rather than a visually similar substitute when meaning, search, sorting, accessibility, or computer processing matters.