Dotted Cross ⁜

⁜ (U+205C) 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: Dotted Cross is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: DOTTED CROSS is a symbol with the code point U+205C in the General Punctuation block. It is part of the Common script set, used across many writing systems that rely on shared punctuation. In text, this character appears as a cross with a dotted style. Its practical role is tied to user interfaces and symbol semantics. The usage atom for this character states that a cross symbol often denotes close or delete in UI, or an incorrect state, depending on context. This makes the symbol helpful for indicating an action to remove or dismiss an element, or to signal an error or unfinished action in a design. Since it belongs to the General Punctuation block, the dotted cross is treated as a punctuation mark rather than a letter or digit. Designers and developers may map it to specific controls or states where a user expects a dismissal, closing, or correction. In history and practice, such signs survive as visual cues for action and status, especially in compact interfaces. Users recognize the meaning through context and standard interface patterns.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+205C 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.

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