Unicode Symbol Picker
Browse and copy Unicode symbols that work in Minecraft chat, signs, books, and MOTDs. Click any symbol to copy it.
Arrows
Stars & Decorative
Hearts & Shapes
Math & Operators
Box Drawing
Misc Symbols
Currency
Using Unicode in Minecraft
Minecraft Java Edition supports a subset of Unicode characters in chat, signs, written books, and server MOTD messages. Not every symbol renders correctly because the game uses a bitmap font that only includes certain code points. If a symbol shows as a box or blank, the font does not include a glyph for it.
Server MOTDs (in server.properties or via a MOTD plugin) support all symbols listed here. For signs and books, most symbols in the Basic Multilingual Plane work. Chat messages depend on the server and client version. Resource packs with custom fonts can extend the character set to include any Unicode symbol.
Tips for Server Owners
Use decorative symbols in permission group prefixes (via LuckPerms), scoreboard display names, tab list headers, and NPC dialogue. Symbols like stars, hearts, and arrows add visual polish without needing custom resource packs. Copy symbols from this page and paste them directly into your plugin configs.