Heavy Greek Cross ✚

✚ (U+271A) 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: Heavy Greek Cross is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). 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 HEAVY GREEK CROSS is a dingbat symbol from the Dingbats block. It has the code point U+271A in Unicode. The character belongs to the Common script and is part of a family of cross marks used in various contexts. In history, crosses have shown up as marks in texts and as decorative elements. In modern digital use, a cross symbol often denotes close or delete in UI, or marks an incorrect state, depending on the context. This usage makes the symbol helpful for quick visual cues. Designers use it to signal removal, dismissal, or to back out of a dialog. The symbol’s simple lines help it read clearly at small sizes. When seen in menus or forms, it guides users to remove or reject an option. Screen readers may read the term as “heavy Greek cross,” aiding accessibility. While many styles exist, the heavy form emphasizes action, not just decoration. Overall, the symbol travels from print to screens, retaining a straightforward, universal hint of negation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+271A 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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