Music lovers often want to add music note symbols (♪, ♫, ♬, ♭, ♮, ♯) to documents, social media posts, and chats. While there’s no direct key for these symbols on a standard keyboard, you can use Alt codes and other shortcuts to insert them easily.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to type music note symbols on Windows, Mac, and Linux using Alt codes, Unicode, and character maps.
Music Note Alt Code for Windows
Windows users can insert music note symbols using Alt codes. Follow these steps:
- Enable Num Lock on your keyboard.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type the Alt code on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt, and the symbol appears.
Music Note Alt Codes for Windows
| Symbol | Alt Code |
|---|---|
| ♪ (Single Music Note) | Alt + 13 |
| ♫ (Double Music Note) | Alt + 14 |
| ♬ (Beamed Music Notes) | U+266C (Unicode) |
| ♭ (Flat) | U+266D (Unicode) |
| ♮ (Natural) | U+266E (Unicode) |
| ♯ (Sharp) | U+266F (Unicode) |
📌 Tip: If your laptop doesn’t have a numeric keypad, use the Windows Character Map (Win + R → Type charmaps → Enter).
How to Type Music Note Symbols on Mac
Mac users can insert music note symbols using Option key shortcuts or the Character Viewer.
Mac Shortcuts for Music Notes
| Symbol | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|
| ♪ (Single Music Note) | Option + 266A (Unicode) |
| ♫ (Double Music Note) | Option + 266B (Unicode) |
| ♭ (Flat) | Option + 266D (Unicode) |
| ♮ (Natural) | Option + 266E (Unicode) |
| ♯ (Sharp) | Option + 266F (Unicode) |
✅ Bonus Tip: Use Cmd + Control + Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for “music note” and insert it.
How to Type Music Note Symbols on Linux (Ubuntu)
Linux users can type music note symbols using Unicode input or the Compose Key.
Method 1: Unicode Input
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U.
- Type the Unicode code (e.g.,
266Afor ♪). - Press Enter, and the symbol appears.
Method 2: Using the Compose Key
- Enable the Compose Key in your settings.
- Press Compose, then type the character combination.
Examples:
- Compose + 1 + 3 → ♪
- Compose + 1 + 4 → ♫
How to Use Music Note Symbols in Documents & Chats
These music note symbols work in:
✅ Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
✅ Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
✅ LibreOffice Writer, Calc, Impress
✅ Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
✅ Music chats, comments, and forums
🎵 Example Use:
💬 “I love this song! 🎶”
FAQs About Music Note Alt Codes
What is the Alt code for a single music note?
The Alt code for ♪ is Alt + 13 on Windows.
Can I use music note symbols on social media?
Yes! Copy-paste ♪ or ♫ into Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
How do I type a sharp (♯) or flat (♭) symbol?
Use Unicode shortcuts or Alt codes like U+266D for ♭.
Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.
https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/
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