How to type macOS keyboard modifier characters

Link to stack overflow answer

Use the emoji picker using the function key (🌐) and search for these strings then add to favorites to make them easier to find in the future.

  • place of interest → ⌘ [Command]
  • option → ⌥ [Option]
  • arrowhead → ⌃ [Control]
  • upwards white arrow → ⇧ [Shift]
  • upwards white arrow from bar → ⇪ [Caps Lock]

macOS emoji picker with favorites shown