How to Make Symbols on YouTube

Use the "Alt" key on your computer keyboard to create symbols in YouTube.

Special symbols, such as a heart, a star or music notes add character and fun to your YouTube video titles and comments. These symbols are very easy to implement and do not require a special font, software or operating system. Text symbols are also called "Alt" symbols or "Alt" characters, for they use the "Alt" key in conjunction with other keys to create the symbol. Hold down the "Alt" key while typing the rest of the character code. The symbol appears on the screen as part of the typed text.

Things You'll Need

• YouTube account

Instructions

1. Open a Web browser. Go to the YouTube website at www.youtube.com. Click the blue "Sign In" link.

2. Type your username and password. Click the "Sign in" button.

3. Click on a video to watch it and make a comment. Scroll down to the "Respond to this video" box underneath the video.

4. Position your mouse cursor in the box and type your comment. To include a symbol, press the "Alt" key while pressing another key.

5. Make a heart by pressing the "Alt" key and the "3" key. Press "Alt" and then press "1" and "4" to create a music note symbol.

6. Open a Web browser and go to the "Special ALT Characters" list (see Resources) to find more symbols.

7. Click the "Post" button to post your YouTube comment.

References

• Tedmontgomery.com: Special ALT Characters