Black Diamond Minus White X ❖

❖ (U+2756) 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: Black Diamond Minus White X is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: BLACK DIAMOND MINUS WHITE X is a symbol in the Dingbats block. Its code point is U+2756. In history, such symbols appeared in printed materials and early computer interfaces to save space. It is used in various contexts. Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. This symbol is part of that family, used to mark steps, set apart items, or indicate a special operation in compact displays. In modern math and UI, designers use it where a clear, non-alphanumeric marker is needed. The symbol’s shape combines a solid diamond with a cut or X-like mark, which helps it stand out. It is chosen for contrast and legibility. It does not carry a fixed universal meaning; its role depends on the surrounding notation. In fonts and apps, it can indicate a placeholder or a special case. Overall, its history is tied to display needs and the expanding set of dingbats used in digital text. It remains a niche, but recognizable symbol in math and interface design.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2756 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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