Outlined Latin cross (✟) is the Dingbats character at Unicode U+271F (OUTLINED LATIN CROSS). It is a longer-vertical-arm cross motif used in Christian, religious, and decorative design. There is no named HTML entity; use hex, decimal, UTF-8, or CSS.
Remember
Character ✟
Unicode U+271F
Named entity none
Hex entity ✟
Decimal ✟
CSS escape \271F
Related Greek cross ✙ (U+2719)
All numeric and UTF-8 forms produce the same glyph: ✟. Prefer ✟ for portable markup; paste ✟ in UTF-8 when convenient.
Using Hex Code: ✟
Using Decimal: ✟
Using Direct Character: ✟
Using CSS Entity: ✟
Example: Symbol: ✟ Latin cross
How It Works
1. Hex:U+271F → ✟ in HTML. Best portable choice (no named entity).
2. Decimal: same code point as 10015 → ✟. Same glyph.
3. Direct: paste ✟ in a UTF-8 file with <meta charset="UTF-8">.
4. CSS: use \271F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ✟ after the paragraph text.
5. Named: HTML5 has none — do not invent a name like &latincross;.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with the outlined-latin-cross entity.
No name
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+271F. Use ✟ or ✟.
Shape
Latin ≠ Greek
Latin crosses have a longer vertical stem. Greek crosses have equal arms — see Outlined Greek Cross.
Look-alikes
Not ASCII +
The plus sign is a math operator. ✟ is a Dingbat decorative cross — different characters.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\271F belongs in CSS. ✟ / ✟ belong in HTML.
Encoding
Declare UTF-8
If you paste ✟ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.
Fonts
Glyph coverage
Some fonts lack Dingbats. If ✟ falls back to a box, try a font with Dingbats coverage.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Outlined Latin cross (U+271F) and its entity forms (✟, ✟, CSS \\271F) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph availability depends on the font.
✓ Universal encoding
Outlined Latin Cross (✟)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ✟ directly in UTF-8 HTML. No named entity.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+271FFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ✟ (or ✟) for portable HTML. Use \\271F only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this character is U+271F (decimal 10015).
HTML: use ✟ or ✟ — there is no named entity.
CSS: use \271F inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ✟ ≠ ✙ ≠ ASCII +.
One line:U+271F → ✟ / ✟ / CSS \271F (no named entity).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ✟ (hex), ✟ (decimal), type ✟ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \271F in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+271F.
U+271F (OUTLINED LATIN CROSS). Hex 271F, decimal 10015. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this cross. Prefer ✟ or ✟.
Use it for Christian, religious, historical, or decorative cross motifs where the Latin (longer vertical) form is intended. Prefer ✟ for portable markup.
HTML entities (✟ or ✟) go in markup. The CSS escape \271F is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ✟.
A Greek cross (e.g. U+2719) has equal arms. The ASCII + is a plus sign, not a Dingbat cross. ✟ is the outlined Latin cross — pick the glyph that matches your design.
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Did you know?
Outlined Latin cross (✟) is Unicode U+271F (decimal 10015) — OUTLINED LATIN CROSS in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). HTML5 defines no named entity; use ✟ or ✟. A Latin cross has a longer vertical arm. Related: outlined Greek cross (equal arms) and plain Latin cross.
