Cross Symbol ✚ ✝ Copy and Paste

Copy Cross Symbols

Highlight and copy any cross symbol below:

• ✝ — Latin Cross (most common religious cross)
• ✚ — Heavy Greek Cross (bold, decorative)
• † — Dagger / Cross Mark
• ✟ — Crossed Cross (Maltese-style)
• ✠ — Maltese Cross
• ☩ — Cross of Jerusalem
• ✙ — Outlined Greek Cross
• ✘ — Heavy Cross Mark (X mark)
• ❌ — Cross Mark Emoji
• ✖ — Heavy Multiplication X

Paste them anywhere — social media bios, messages, documents, or designs.

Unicode and Technical Details

• Latin Cross ✝ — U+271D, HTML: ✝
• Heavy Greek Cross ✚ — U+271A, HTML: ✚
• Dagger † — U+2020, HTML: †
• Maltese Cross ✠ — U+2720, HTML: ✠
• Cross of Jerusalem ☩ — U+2629, HTML: ☩
• Heavy Cross Mark ✘ — U+2718, HTML: ✘
• Cross Mark Emoji ❌ — U+274C, HTML: ❌

What Do Cross Symbols Mean?

The Latin Cross ✝

The Latin Cross (also called the Christian Cross or Crux Immissa) is the most recognized religious symbol in the world. It represents the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified and is the primary symbol of Christianity. The vertical beam is longer than the horizontal beam, forming the classic cross shape seen on churches worldwide.

The Greek Cross ✚

The Greek Cross has four arms of equal length. It predates the Latin Cross in Christian use and is found in early Christian art and architecture. The Greek Cross is also the basis for the Red Cross emblem and appears on the flags of Greece, Switzerland, and the International Red Cross.

The Maltese Cross ✠

The Maltese Cross has eight points, symbolizing the eight obligations of the Knights of Malta: live in truth, have faith, repent sins, give proof of humility, love justice, be merciful, be sincere, and endure persecution. Today it is used by fire departments, medical services, and the Order of Malta.

The Dagger / Cross Mark †

The dagger symbol (†) has dual meaning. In typography, it is a reference mark used for footnotes (second in priority after the asterisk). In written text, it traditionally marks someone's death — "died" or "deceased." For example, a biography might note "John Smith (1950–2020 †)" to indicate the person has passed away.

The Cross Mark ✘ ❌

The cross mark (X) universally means "no," "wrong," "incorrect," or "cancel." It is the opposite of the check mark. In user interfaces, the X button closes a window or dismisses a dialog. In grading, a cross mark indicates an incorrect answer.

Cross Symbols in Different Cultures

• Christianity: The cross represents sacrifice, salvation, and faith. The Latin Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity.
• Celtic culture: The Celtic Cross combines a Latin Cross with a circle, representing the union of earthly and spiritual worlds.
• Ancient Egypt: The Ankh (☥) is a cross with a loop, symbolizing eternal life.
• Navigation: Compass rose crosses mark the cardinal directions (N, S, E, W).
• Medicine: A red cross on a white background is the universal symbol of medical aid and humanitarian relief.
• Mathematics: The cross product (×) is a vector operation in linear algebra.

How to Type Cross Symbols

Windows

• Hold Alt and type 0134 on the numpad for † (dagger)
• Use Character Map: search for "cross" or "dagger"

Mac

• Press Option+T for † (dagger)
• Use Character Viewer: press Control+Command+Space and search "cross"

iPhone and Android

• The ❌ cross mark emoji is in the emoji keyboard
• For other crosses, copy them from this page and paste

Cross Symbol vs Check Mark

Crosses and check marks are opposites in most contexts:

• ✓ / ✔ (check) — correct, approved, done, selected
• ✘ / ❌ (cross) — incorrect, rejected, canceled, deselected

Together they form the universal yes/no binary used in forms, surveys, grading, and user interfaces around the world.

Fun Facts About Cross Symbols

• The Red Cross symbol is legally protected by the Geneva Convention — misuse is a war crime
• The Maltese Cross has exactly 8 points — no more, no less
• The dagger (†) is also called an "obelisk" in typography
• The word "cross" comes from the Latin "crux," which also gives us "crucial" and "cruise"
• In mathematics, the multiplication sign (×) is technically a cross symbol, not an "x"

Related Symbols

Explore more symbols in our guides for Check Mark Symbol ✓, Ankh Symbol ☥, and Infinity Symbol ∞.