Outlined Latin Cross ✟

✟ (U+271F) 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: Outlined Latin 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 character is the OUTLINED LATIN CROSS. Its codepoint is U+271F, shown as 271F in hexadecimal. It belongs to the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. In usage, a cross symbol often denotes close/delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. This cross appears in various settings where a clear action is needed or a state change must be signaled. The design is simple and bold, which helps it stand out in icons and buttons. Historically, cross marks have been used in many scripts to indicate options, errors, or dismissals. In modern interfaces, this symbol can appear beside a close button or as a visual cue for removal or negation. When designers choose it, they rely on the familiar meaning of a cross to convey stopping or reversing an action. The clause about its meaning depends on how it is presented and what other controls surround it. Overall, the cross serves as a compact sign for stopping a process, undoing a step, or rejecting an option, especially where space is limited.

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