Home › Faith & Culture Symbols › Latin Cross
Latin Cross Symbol (✝)
The Latin Cross (✝) — copy the text character here and paste it anywhere.
Latin Cross codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+271D |
| Unicode name | Latin Cross |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ✝ |
| HTML hex | ✝ |
| CSS content code | \271D |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u271D |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Latin Cross variants (11)
11 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
✝ is the Latin cross, the central symbol of Christianity, drawn as text. It marks churches on maps, graves and memorials, and Christian content online. Handle it with the respect a faith symbol deserves.
Examples in use
- Service times ✝ 9:00 & 11:00
- War graves marked ✝ row by row
How to type the latin cross
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ✝. In Microsoft Word, type 271D and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ✝ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Latin Cross", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ✝. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 271d and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ✝ symbol?
Click the big ✝ in the card at the top of this page — it copies as a standard Unicode character and pastes into documents, posts and messages.
Is this an emoji?
It began as a text/dingbat character and still works as plain text; some phones may render a colour emoji version. The character itself is identical either way.
Why does ✝ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+271D (Latin Cross). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Latin Cross free to use?
Yes. ✝ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
Related symbols
More in Faith & Culture Symbols · All symbols
Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13