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⛨ Black Cross On Shield

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Character⛨
UnicodeU+26E8
Decimal9960
Hex0x26E8
HTML decimal⛨
HTML hex⛨
JavaScript\u26E8
CSS\26E8
Python\u26E8
URL%E2%9B%A8

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Unicode information

NameBlack Cross On Shield
Unicode nameBLACK CROSS ON SHIELD
Code pointU+26E8
HTML decimal⛨
HTML hex⛨
CSS\26e8
JavaScript\u26E8
CategoryCrosses
Unicode18.0

Unicode context

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Meaning of ⛨ Black Cross On Shield

The ⛨ character is listed as Black Cross On Shield in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is BLACK CROSS ON SHIELD. It belongs to the cross-symbol family; its precise meaning depends on the specific form and context.

Common uses

  • Error or cancellation marks, depending on the character.
  • Decorative or religious text when applicable.
  • Lists, signs and documentation.

How to type ⛨ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ⛨. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Black Cross On Shield, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 26E8 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ⛨. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ⛨ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ⛨ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ⛨ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26e8, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ⛨.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal⛨
HTML hex⛨
CSS content\26e8
JavaScript\u26E8
Python\u26E8
Unicode text⛨

Usage examples

⛨ — Black Cross On Shield
Unicode: U+26E8
HTML: ⛨

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