East Syriac Cross ♱

♱ (U+2671) 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: East Syriac Cross is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols). 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 character East Syriac Cross is a cross symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. Its codepoint is U+2671, and its English name is EAST SYRIAC CROSS. It sits in the Common script area, and it is used in various contexts as a symbol rather than a letter. In user interfaces, a cross symbol often denotes a close or delete action, or signals an incorrect state, depending on the surrounding context. This makes the character familiar to users who see it as a quick visual cue for removing an item, dismissing a dialog, or reversing a choice. The meaning can change with the design of the app or site, so designers often pair the cross with text or confirm controls to reduce confusion. Because it is a symbol rather than a letter, it travels across languages with a similar visual meaning. When users encounter it in lists, forms, or toolbars, they learn to associate the icon with ending or negating an option. Overall, the East Syriac Cross works as a compact sign that communicates a negative action without requiring words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2671 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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