Could open your Character Map in Windows and select different fonts which gives you different symbols. To open "Character Map", go to All Programs-Accesories-System Tools-Character Map. Not all systems may have "Character Map" installed and if it is missing use Windows Setup to install it. Also on some systems it is located directly in "Accessories" rather than "Accessories-System Tools".Alt + 3 = ♥, but you need to know more.To use the Alt codes you must have the Number Keypad on. On a PC, just press the NumLock key and light should come on and you can use the Alt codes. For laptops, You have to use the Fn + Alt keys together and the number keypad is the numbers on certain dedicated letters keys. Check your Help for your laptop to show which key engages and locks the Fn (Number Pad) on or see: How to Use the Numeric Keypad on Your Laptop - http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-the-numeric-keypad-on-your-laptop.navId-323008.htmlMac Users:Character Palette: http://www.apple.com/pro/tips/symbols.htmlSee Type a heart symbol in Mac OS X: http://marketwall.com/mac-heart.htmlSome symbols may not show because your computer does not contain the font set and/or your browser is not set to the correct Character Encoding. Changing browser's encoding is usually done from its View Menu.Ron