Orthodox Cross ☦

☦ (U+2626) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Orthodox Cross is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character ORTHODOX CROSS has the code point U+2626 and appears in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Its name in English is ORTHODOX CROSS. The script is Common, and it is used in many fonts and systems. In practice, this symbol is seen in user interfaces as a marker for close or delete actions. It can also indicate an incorrect or failed state, depending on the context. The provided usage notes describe a cross symbol that often signals closing, removing, or rejecting something in an interface. This meaning can vary with design choices and platform conventions. Designers may place the symbol on buttons, icons, or controls that users expect to perform a removal or dismissal action. The same symbol can act as a warning indicator when a problem needs user attention. When used consistently, it helps users recognize the action quickly. In history, cross-like marks have long served as symbols for stopping or negation in many cultures. In modern UI, the interpretation relies on context, placement, and accompanying text or icons. Overall, the symbol communicates a decisive action related to ending or correcting a state.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2626 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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