West Syriac Cross ♰

♰ (U+2670) 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: West Syriac 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 West Syriac Cross, encoded at U+2670, is a cross symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It belongs to the Common script. In plain use, people may see this cross as a sign in user interfaces. It is a symbol that can stand in for various actions. The history of this symbol is tied to its role as a cross mark in different cultures, but in modern interfaces it helps users understand options quickly. In UI design, a cross often signals a close or delete action. It can also indicate an incorrect state, depending on the context. This means the same glyph can perform multiple functions in different apps. Designers choose it to be familiar and easy to recognize. Because it is a general symbol, it works across languages. The symbol’s simplicity helps it blend with text and icons. In many systems, users see it where they can remove items or dismiss dialogs. Overall, the West Syriac Cross is a practical symbol for action and feedback in digital work. Its use varies by platform and context, but clarity remains its goal.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2670 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.

See our category page for related symbols.