Dagger With Right Guard Symbol
⸷ is the dagger with right guard punctuation character (U+2E37) used for specialized text marking.
U+2E37
The symbol ⸷ is a punctuation mark known as the dagger with right guard. It’s a specific Unicode character (U+2E37) used in typesetting and text conventions. Use it when you need this exact glyph rather than a standard dagger (†).
Dagger With Right Guard Symbol Meaning
⸷ (Unicode: U+2E37) is the “dagger with right guard,” a punctuation character categorized as punctuation. It is most commonly encountered in specialized written layouts where dagger-like marks are used with contextual “guards” to control spacing or placement relative to surrounding text. In practice, this means it’s typically used as a precise typographic glyph in academic, editorial, or reference-style materials. If you’re matching existing text, copying from the source, or recreating a specific layout, using the exact character (rather than † or other punctuation) helps ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying existing editorial text that uses this specific punctuation glyph
- •Marking footnote or reference-like items in specially typeset documents
- •Maintaining typographic consistency when recreating layouts from published sources
- •Using a precise Unicode character in digital publishing and document design
- •Adding correct punctuation in proofreading or annotation workflows
Examples
⸷ Dagger with right guard
- ⸷See note⸷ for additional details.
- ⸷Reference⸷: appendix A includes the full method.
- ⸷The term is defined in the source⸷.
- ⸷Add this marker⸷ after the quoted phrase.
- ⸷As indicated⸷, the following section contains results.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2E37 | |
| HTML Entity | ⸷ | |
| HTML Code | ⸷ | |
| CSS | \2E37 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11831 | |
| Decimal | 11831 |
How to type Dagger With Right Guard Symbol (⸷)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11831 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2E37 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2E37. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2e37, 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 Dagger With Right Guard symbol mean?
⸷ (Unicode: U+2E37) is the “dagger with right guard,” a punctuation character categorized as punctuation. It is most commonly encountered in specialized written layouts where dagger-like marks are used with contextual “guards” to control spacing or placement relative to surrounding text. In practice, this means it’s typically used as a precise typographic glyph in academic, editorial, or reference-style materials. If you’re matching existing text, copying from the source, or recreating a specific layout, using the exact character (rather than † or other punctuation) helps ensure consistent rendering.
What is ⸷ called?
It is called “dagger with right guard.”
What Unicode character is ⸷?
It is Unicode U+2E37.
How can I copy ⸷ into my text?
Copy the character “⸷” directly from this page, or use one of the provided encodings like ⸷.
Is ⸷ the same as the dagger symbol †?
No. ⸷ is a distinct Unicode punctuation character. If the source text uses ⸷, using the exact character helps preserve the intended typography.