Cross Pommee 🕂

🕂 (U+1F542) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Cross Pommee is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The CROSS POMMEE depicts the CROSS POMMEE symbol. It is a cross symbol used to denote close or delete in UI, or an incorrect state, depending on context. In a file manager, it can close a dialog or remove an item. In a form or dialog, it can show an error state when a field is wrong. In a settings panel or toolbar, it can dismiss a panel or cancel an action. Across platforms, keep the symbol sized consistently and use clear color contrast. For accessibility, provide a text label or aria-label so screen readers convey its meaning to users.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F542 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.