This guide will show you how to type the ♡ heart symbol on your iPhone or iPad, as well as how to use various emoji hearts and classic emoticons to add affection to your messages.
How to type the heart symbol on your iPhone or iPad
Follow these steps to copy, paste, or type different heart styles, including a clear kaomoji heart, emoji hearts, and classic emoticons.
Method 1: Hearts to copy and paste
- On your iPhone, long-press the desired heart symbol, then select Copy from the menu.
- Press and hold the spot where you want to type, then select Paste to insert the heart.
- Kaomoji/text hearts: ♡, ꨄ︎, ❤︎, ‹𝟹, -`♡´-, 𑣲
- Emoji hearts: ❤️, 💖, 💞, 💗, 💕, 💝
Method 2: Typing a clear heart (♡)
- Open the Settings app from your Home Screen.
- Tap General, then select Keyboard.
- Tap Keyboards, then select Add New Keyboard.
- Select Japanese, then tap Kana and save the choice.
- Open the app where you want to type the heart, such as Messages.
- Tap the 🌐︎ globe symbol to switch to the Japanese keyboard.
- Select the ABC key, then select 123.
- Tap and hold the 1 key, then swipe left to select the ☆ star symbol.
- Select the clear heart ♡ from the symbols bar that appears above the keyboard.
- Tap the 🌐︎ globe again to return to the English keyboard.
Method 3: Using emoji hearts
- Open your messaging app, such as Messages.
- Tap the typing area to open the keyboard.
- Tap the emoji symbol (smiley face) at the bottom-left corner.
- Tap the symbols icon, often a heart or group of symbols, in the bottom row.
- Tap a heart emoji to insert it into your message.
- Alternatively, type the word heart and select a heart icon from the predictive bar above the keyboard.
Method 4: Using classic symbols
- Open your messaging app and tap the typing area.
- Tap the 123 key to switch to numbers and symbols.
- Tap the #+= key to access additional symbols.
- Tap the < key (less-than symbol).
- Tap the 3 key to create <3, which looks like a heart on its side.
- Send or post your message to display the heart.
Method 5: Adding a heart to the status bar
- Open the Settings app.
- Select Focus from the menu.
- Tap the + icon in the top right corner.
- Select Custom to create a new focus mode.
- Give your focus a name, such as heart, and select the heart symbol from the list.
- Tap Next, then tap Customize Focus.
- Choose your notification preferences, such as allowing notifications from everyone or specific apps.
- Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right (or up from the bottom on older iPhones).
- Tap Focus, then tap your custom focus name to activate it.
- A heart symbol will appear next to the time in the status bar; tap the heart in the Control Center to turn it off.
Now that you know how to type various heart symbols, you can experiment with different styles to express emotions in your messages. Try copying the kaomoji hearts for a clear, text-based look, or use emoji hearts for colorful and animated options.
If you frequently use hearts, consider adding the custom focus mode to your status bar for a permanent decorative touch. For more tips on emoji meanings and usage, check out resources like the Apple support page for keyboard settings and messaging guides.
