Thin Saltire Symbol
🞨 THIN SALTIRE is a geometric cross made from two thin diagonal lines.
U+1F7A8
The 🞨 symbol is called the Thin Saltire and belongs to the Geometric Shapes category. It’s a simple diagonal-line mark that works well as a subtle visual accent.
Thin Saltire Symbol Meaning
The Thin Saltire (🞨, Unicode U+1F7A8) is a minimalist geometric “X” formed by two thin diagonal strokes. Because it’s clean and uncluttered, it’s commonly used to add visual structure without heavy symbolism. In everyday use, it can convey contrast, pairing, or a stylistic “crossing” motif—similar to how other diagonal cross marks are used in UI indicators, decorative separators, or icon accents. It’s best thought of as a neutral design element: a thin, geometric X that stands out while staying lightweight.
Common uses
- •UI and icon accents in menus, buttons, or status labels
- •Decorative separators in text layouts and posters
- •Tagging or categorizing items where an “X/cross” motif fits
- •Styling bullet points or headings with a subtle geometric marker
- •Adding a minimal symbol to social posts or announcements
Examples
🞨 Thin Saltire (Geometric Symbol)
- 🞨Status: pending 🞨 confirmation
- 🞨Section complete 🞨 please review the next step
- 🞨Match results 🞨 paired items listed below
- 🞨Update: scheduled 🞨 check back later
- 🞨Warning: double-check inputs 🞨 before submit
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F7A8 | |
| HTML Entity | 🞨 | |
| HTML Code | 🞨 | |
| CSS | \1F7A8 | |
| Decimal | 128936 |
How to type Thin Saltire Symbol (🞨)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F7A8 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f7a8, 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 is the Unicode code point for 🞨?
🞨 is Unicode U+1F7A8 (THIN SALTIRE).
How can I paste 🞨 into HTML or CSS?
HTML: 🞨 . CSS escape: \\1F7A8.
Is 🞨 a common emoji?
It’s a Unicode symbol (Geometric Shapes). Availability can vary by font/app, so appearance may differ across platforms.
What does the Thin Saltire generally represent?
It’s best treated as a neutral geometric “thin X/cross” design element, often used as a visual accent or structural marker.