Black Diamond on Cross ⯞

⯞ (U+2BDE) 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 on Cross is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). 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 BLACK DIAMOND ON CROSS, code point U+2BDE, belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and is used in the Common script. In history, symbols like this one appear in signage and icons to convey meaning without text. In modern interfaces, a cross mark alone can signal close, delete, or a task that needs attention, depending on the context. The provided usage note describes it as a cross symbol that often denotes close or delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. Designers place it where a user action would remove or dismiss an item. The symbol is compact and easy to recognize at small sizes. As a UI element, it pairs with other icons to reduce language barriers. In some fonts, the shape may blend with diagonal or diamond motifs, but the meaning stays close to closing or negation. It is part of a broad set of symbols used for quick, visual communication across platforms. When you see it, consider the surrounding controls to interpret its action.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BDE 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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