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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

MethodShortcut
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 autocorrectType + 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.