Discord Text Symbols: Copy & Paste Guide
Discord is where personality meets text. Whether you want a fancy username, an eye-catching server name, or just some flair in your messages, the right symbols make all the difference. Here is a complete collection you can copy and paste directly into Discord.
Symbols for Discord Usernames
These symbols work in Discord display names and nicknames. Copy any symbol and paste it into your username settings:
Decorative Symbols for Server Names
Make your Discord server stand out with these decorative borders and dividers:
Star & Sparkle Borders
★ Your Server Name ★
✧ Your Server Name ✧
✶ Your Server Name ✶
Line Dividers
━━━━━━━━━━
██████████
Text Formatting Symbols
Discord supports Markdown formatting. Combine these with symbols for maximum impact:
- Bold: wrap text with ** (double asterisk)
- Italic: wrap text with * (single asterisk) or _ (underscore)
- Underline: wrap text with __ (double underscore)
- Strikethrough: wrap text with ~~ (double tilde)
- Code block: wrap text with ` (backtick) for inline or ``` for multi-line
- Spoiler: wrap text with || (double pipe)
Arrow Symbols for Discord
Great for pointing to links, organizing channel descriptions, or creating visual flow:
Music & Entertainment Symbols
Perfect for music channels, game servers, and entertainment categories:
Cute & Aesthetic Symbols
Popular in aesthetic Discord servers, bios, and channel descriptions:
Game & Gaming Symbols
Level up your gaming Discord server with these symbols:
How to Use Symbols in Discord
- Copy the symbol — highlight and copy from the collections above
- Paste in Discord — click any text field in Discord and paste (Ctrl+V)
- For usernames: Go to User Settings > My Account > Edit Profile > Display Name
- For server names: Server Settings > Overview > Server Name
- For channel names: Edit Channel > Channel Name (some symbols may not work)
Symbols That Do Not Work in Discord
Some Unicode characters are filtered by Discord:
- Zalgo text (excessive combining characters) — gets stripped
- Invisible characters (zero-width joiners) — removed in usernames
- RTL override characters — filtered for security
- Very new emoji (latest Unicode versions) — may show as boxes
If a symbol appears as an empty box or question mark, it is not supported by Discord (or the device viewing it).
Tips for Discord Symbol Usage
- Test symbols on both desktop and mobile — they can render differently
- Use sparingly — too many symbols make text hard to read
- Stick to 1-3 symbols around text for the cleanest look
- Avoid symbols in actual channel URL names — use them in display names only
- Combine with Discord formatting (bold, italic) for extra flair