Double Dagger Symbol
The ‡ double dagger symbol (U+2021) is a punctuation mark often used for footnotes and annotations.
U+2021
The ‡ symbol is called the double dagger. It belongs to the punctuation block and is commonly used in typed text where a clear second-level marker is needed. Use it to label notes, references, or editorial comments in a clean, typographic way.
Double Dagger Symbol Meaning
The double dagger (‡) is a punctuation symbol typically used as a secondary footnote or annotation marker—often appearing after an asterisk (*) for additional notes. In publishing and academic writing, it helps readers distinguish one set of remarks from another within the same document or page. It can also be used to mark special references in lists, citations, or editorial text where a distinct symbol is preferable to repeating letters or numbers. As a plain text character, it can be used in HTML and other systems using the provided entity and code point, making it useful for consistent formatting across platforms.
Common uses
- •Secondary footnotes in academic or technical documents
- •Marking editorial notes or special references in published text
- •Labeling an additional set of annotations in a table or list
- •Indicating related items in citations or source notes
- •Separating groups of remarks in reports or documentation
Examples
‡ Double Dagger (U+2021) Symbol
- ‡Results were significant‡ compared with baseline.
- ‡See Table 2‡ for the full breakdown of values.
- ‡This value is an estimate‡ based on available data.
- ‡All participants provided consent‡ according to protocol.
- ‡Footnote markers are * and ‡ for primary and secondary notes.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2021 | |
| HTML Entity | ‡ | |
| HTML Code | ‡ | |
| CSS | \2021 |
FAQ
What does the Double Dagger symbol mean?
The double dagger (‡) is a punctuation symbol typically used as a secondary footnote or annotation marker—often appearing after an asterisk (*) for additional notes. In publishing and academic writing, it helps readers distinguish one set of remarks from another within the same document or page. It can also be used to mark special references in lists, citations, or editorial text where a distinct symbol is preferable to repeating letters or numbers. As a plain text character, it can be used in HTML and other systems using the provided entity and code point, making it useful for consistent formatting across platforms.
What is the ‡ symbol called?
‡ is called the double dagger (Unicode name: DOUBLE DAGGER).
What Unicode code point is the double dagger?
The double dagger is U+2021.
How do I type or insert ‡ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ‡ or insert the character directly if your system supports it.
Is ‡ the same as a dagger (†)?
No. † is the single dagger, while ‡ is the double dagger; they are distinct punctuation characters.