Shadowed White Latin Cross Symbol
The ✞ Shadowed White Latin Cross is a Dingbats character useful as a decorative or marker symbol.
U+271E
✞ is a Dingbats symbol known as the Shadowed White Latin Cross. It’s often used for decoration, emphasis, or themed markers. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in text and code.
Shadowed White Latin Cross Symbol Meaning
✞ (Unicode U+271E) is a stylized “shadowed” white Latin cross. As with many Dingbats characters, it doesn’t carry a single fixed meaning across all platforms and contexts. Commonly, it’s used as a visual accent—such as indicating a theme, a section marker, or a decorative break in text. Depending on where it appears, it may also be interpreted as a religious or memorial-style symbol, but that association varies by audience. In general, treat it as a decorative cross glyph and choose context carefully when publishing publicly.
Common uses
- •Decorative section separators in messages, flyers, or posters
- •Themed bullet points or list markers for special events
- •Status or label icons in designs (e.g., “notice” or “memorial” themes)
- •Typography elements for quotes, captions, or titles
- •Lightweight Unicode decoration in social media posts
Examples
✞ Shadowed White Latin Cross Symbol
- ✞Tonight’s lineup ✞ Arrive early for doors
- ✞In loving memory ✞ Thank you for your support
- ✞Notes ✞ Updates and schedule changes
- ✞Restored ✞ New life, same craft
- ✞Remember ✞ Keep going
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+271E | |
| HTML Entity | ✞ | |
| HTML Code | ✞ | |
| CSS | \271E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10014 | |
| Decimal | 10014 |
How to type Shadowed White Latin Cross Symbol (✞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10014 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 271E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 271E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 271e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ✞ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Shadowed White Latin Cross symbol mean?
✞ (Unicode U+271E) is a stylized “shadowed” white Latin cross. As with many Dingbats characters, it doesn’t carry a single fixed meaning across all platforms and contexts. Commonly, it’s used as a visual accent—such as indicating a theme, a section marker, or a decorative break in text. Depending on where it appears, it may also be interpreted as a religious or memorial-style symbol, but that association varies by audience. In general, treat it as a decorative cross glyph and choose context carefully when publishing publicly.
What is the Unicode code point for ✞?
✞ is Unicode U+271E (Shadowed White Latin Cross).
How do I copy ✞ on the web?
Select and copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using its HTML entity ✞.
Does ✞ have a fixed meaning?
Not universally. It’s primarily a decorative cross glyph, though some readers may interpret it as religious or memorial-themed depending on context.
Will ✞ display correctly in all fonts?
Most modern systems support it, but appearance can vary by font. If it doesn’t render, try a different font or a fallback character.