Cross symbol - copy and paste.
Click any cross below to copy it. Latin, Maltese, Orthodox, and Greek crosses, plus the dagger marks used in footnotes.
Cross symbol grid
How to type a cross symbol without copying it
| Method | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Windows (numeric keypad) | Alt + 0134 for † (dagger) |
| Mac (Character Viewer) | Control + Command + Space, then search "cross" or "dagger" |
| HTML entity | † for † (dagger), ✝ for ✝ |
| Word / Docs autocorrect | Type + on its own line, some autocorrect settings will not convert it - use the HTML entity or copy button instead |
Common questions
What's the difference between the cross symbols on this page?
They come from different traditions and uses: the Latin cross (✝) is the most common religious cross, the Maltese cross (✠) is associated with the Knights of Malta and firefighting emblems, the Orthodox cross (☨) has an extra slanted bar, and the Greek crosses (✚ ✛ ✜) have four equal arms, often used in medical and map symbols.
How do I copy a cross symbol?
Click any cross symbol on this page and it copies straight to your clipboard. Then paste it into your document, message, or profile.
Is the dagger symbol (†) a type of cross?
The dagger (†) shares the cross shape but is typically used as a footnote or citation marker in writing, or to indicate that a person has died, rather than as a religious symbol.