Crossed swords (⚔) is the Unicode character at U+2694 in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. It is a spacing symbol often used for battle, duel, or gaming labels — and is not a typographic dagger.
Remember
Character ⚔
Unicode U+2694
Hex entity ⚔
Decimal ⚔
CSS escape \2694
Named entity (none for U+2694)
Not the same † U+2020 · ☨ U+2628 · ☩ U+2629
Prefer typing ⚔ in UTF-8 HTML when your editor supports it; use ⚔ or ⚔ when you need an explicit entity.
Crossed swords using Hex Code: ⚔
Crossed swords using HTML Code: ⚔
Crossed swords using CSS Entity: ⚔
Typed directly: ⚔
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2694 → ⚔ in HTML → ⚔.
2. Decimal: same code point as 9876 → ⚔. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2694 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚔ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed: in a UTF-8 page you can paste ⚔ directly. All four lines show the same glyph.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Crossed Swords.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 has no &…; name for U+2694. Use ⚔ or ⚔.
†
Not a footnote dagger
† (†) is a typographic mark. Do not use it as a stand-in for crossed swords.
Emoji
Text symbol vs emoji
U+2694 is a text symbol. Some platforms may render it emoji-style; use SVG when you need a fixed icon look.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2694 belongs in CSS strings. ⚔ / ⚔ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Symbol font coverage
Some fonts omit U+2694. Prefer a font with Miscellaneous Symbols coverage for display.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ⚔, not ⚔.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Crossed swords (U+2694) and its numeric entity forms (⚔, ⚔, CSS \\2694) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Crossed Swords (⚔)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2694 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⚔ or ⚔ in HTML when you need this glyph, and \\2694 only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with † (U+2020).
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: crossed swords is U+2694 (decimal 9876) — glyph ⚔.
HTML: type ⚔, or use ⚔ / ⚔ (no named entity).
One line:U+2694 → ⚔ / ⚔ / CSS \2694 / type ⚔.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⚔ (hex), ⚔ (decimal), type ⚔ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2694 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2694.
U+2694 (hex 2694, decimal 9876). It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and shows two swords crossed.
No. Use numeric references like ⚔ or ⚔, or type the character ⚔ in a UTF-8 document.
Use it in gaming, fantasy, or medieval-themed labels for battle or duel. Prefer SVG or an emoji/image when you need a precise icon across all devices.
HTML entities (⚔ or ⚔) go in markup. The CSS escape \2694 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
⚔ (U+2694) is crossed swords. † (U+2020 / †) is a typographic dagger footnote mark. ☨ (U+2628) is the Cross of Lorraine — a heraldic cross, not swords.
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Did you know?
Crossed swords is Unicode U+2694 (decimal 9876) — glyph ⚔ in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. HTML5 has no named entity. It is a spacing symbol often used for battle, duel, or gaming labels. It is not dagger † (U+2020 / †) and not Cross of Lorraine ☨ (U+2628).
