How to Make a Heart on a Keyboard (Windows & Mac)
Simple keyboard shortcuts and emoji tools to type ❤️, 💔, 🤍, and more
Windows: Use the Emoji Keyboard or Alt Code
There are two easy ways to type a heart on a Windows keyboard:
1. Emoji Keyboard Shortcut
- Click where you want to insert the heart.
- Press Windows key + Period (.) to open the emoji keyboard.
- Click the heart icon or search for “heart.”
- Select your desired heart emoji: ❤️ 💖 💔 🤍 💕 etc.
2. Alt Code for Heart Symbol
- Make sure your keyboard has a Number Pad (or enable the on-screen keyboard).
- Hold down the Alt key, then type 3 using the Number Pad.
- This produces the classic black heart: ♥
💡 Pro tip: You can also use Alt+128148 to type a broken heart 💔 or Alt+9825 for a white heart 🤍.
Mac: Use the Emoji & Symbols Panel
Typing hearts on a Mac is just as easy:
- Click where you want to place the heart.
- Press Cmd + Ctrl + Space to open the emoji picker.
- Navigate to the Symbols category (between Objects and Flags).
- Click any heart you like to insert it instantly.
To find specific heart types, simply type “heart” in the search bar within the emoji panel.
No Number Pad? Here’s a Workaround
Many Windows laptops lack a physical number pad, but you can still use Alt codes:
Enable the On-Screen Keyboard with NumPad:
- Press Windows + Ctrl + O to open the on-screen keyboard.
- Click Options > Check “Turn on numeric key pad.”
- Click NumLock, and the number pad will appear.
- Use it to type Alt+3 for ♥ or other heart Alt codes.
Alternatively, use an external keyboard or download a Numpad emulator for your device.
How to Insert a Heart on Facebook
- On mobile: Tap the emoji icon and choose a heart.
- On desktop: Use the emoji button or simply type <3, which automatically turns into a red heart.
- For stickers and avatars: Select from Facebook’s heart-themed options in the comments panel.
FAQs
Q: How do I type a broken heart emoji?
A: On Windows, type Alt+128148 or use the emoji panel. On Mac, use Cmd+Ctrl+Space and search “broken heart.”
Q: Can I copy and paste a heart?
A: Absolutely. Just search for a heart emoji online and copy/paste it: ❤️ 💜 💚 💛 🤍
Q: How do I zoom in or out with my keyboard?
A: On both Windows and Mac, press Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) + Plus (+) to zoom in, and Ctrl/Cmd + Minus (-) to zoom out.
Final Tip
If you forget a shortcut or can’t find a heart emoji, just search for the emoji you want using Google and copy/paste it into your document or chat.
