✜ Heavy Open Centre Cross Symbol: Copy & Paste

Unicode information

NameHeavy Open Centre Cross

Unicode nameHEAVY OPEN CENTRE CROSS

Code pointU+271C

HTML decimal✜

HTML hex✜

CSS\271c

JavaScript\u271C

CategoryCrosses

Unicode17.0

Meaning of ✜ Heavy Open Centre Cross

The ✜ character is listed as Heavy Open Centre Cross in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is HEAVY OPEN CENTRE CROSS. 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 Heavy Open Centre Cross, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 271C 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 271c, 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\271c

JavaScript\u271C

Python\u271C

Unicode text✜

Usage examples

✜ — Heavy Open Centre Cross

Unicode: U+271C

HTML: ✜