Cross Patty with Left Crossbar ⹑

⹑ (U+2E51) 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: Cross Patty with Left Crossbar is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Punctuation). 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 symbol is named CROSS PATTY WITH LEFT CROSSBAR and has the code point U+2E51 in the Supplemental Punctuation block. It belongs to the Common script, meaning it appears across many languages and regions in digital text. In history, cross forms have long served as marks of separation, negation, or emphasis. In modern usage, this specific cross patty marks a change in status or action in user interfaces. A cross symbol often denotes close or delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. That means designers may use it to signal that a window should be dismissed, a selection should be removed, or an input is not acceptable. The simple shape helps quick recognition and language-neutral understanding. When used, it relies on surrounding context to avoid confusion. The symbol’s meaning can vary by app, platform, or culture, so designers often provide a matching tooltip or label. Overall, the glyph functions as a compact, neutral sign for negation or removal within digital text and UI elements.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2E51 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.