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U+2626 ORTHODOX CROSS
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | ORTHODOX CROSS |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2626 |
| Decimal | 9766 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 98 A6 |
| UTF-16 | 2626 |
| UTF-32 | 00002626 |
| HTML | ☦ ☦ |
| CSS | \2626 |
| JavaScript | \u2626 |
| Python | \u2626 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%98%A6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2626?
U+2626 ☦ is officially named ORTHODOX CROSS. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ☦?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2626, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2626, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2626. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ☦ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ☦ (decimal) or ☦ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ☦ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 98 A6. In UTF-16: 2626.