Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal ⤫

⤫ (U+292B) 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: Rising Diagonal Crossing Falling Diagonal is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: A cross symbol often denotes close/delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. The character with code point U+292B is named RISING DIAGONAL CROSSING FALLING DIAGONAL. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and uses the Common script. In practice, designers use this cross shape as a symbol with meaning. The symbol is not fixed to a single action. It can signal close or delete, or indicate an error, depending on the app and platform. Because it is a diagonal cross, it can stand out in icons and controls. It is not tied to any language, so it works across interfaces. In Unicode, the symbol is available for broad compatibility. When used, it should be paired with clear labels to avoid confusion. Designers test icons with users to ensure the meaning is understood. The visual cue relies on familiar UI patterns rather than text alone. This keeps the symbol flexible for various designs and contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+292B 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.