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✠ Maltese Cross

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Character✠
UnicodeU+2720
Decimal10016
Hex0x2720
HTML decimal✠
HTML hex✠
JavaScript\u2720
CSS\2720
Python\u2720
URL%E2%9C%A0

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Unicode information

NameMaltese Cross
Unicode nameMALTESE CROSS
Code pointU+2720
HTML decimal✠
HTML hex✠
CSS\2720
JavaScript\u2720
CategoryCrosses
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ✠ Maltese Cross

The ✠ character is listed as Maltese Cross in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is MALTESE 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 Maltese Cross, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2720 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 2720, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ✠.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal✠
HTML hex✠
CSS content\2720
JavaScript\u2720
Python\u2720
Unicode text✠

Usage examples

✠ — Maltese Cross
Unicode: U+2720
HTML: ✠

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