HTML Entity for West Syriac Cross (♰)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2670

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Definition

What Is West Syriac Cross?

West Syriac Cross (♰) is the Unicode character at U+2670 (WEST SYRIAC CROSS) in Miscellaneous Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use hex or decimal. Use it for West Syriac Christian symbolism and related religious or cultural content.

Remember

Character     ♰
Unicode       U+2670
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x2670;
Decimal       &#9840;
CSS escape    \2670
Not the same  ♱ (east) · ✝ (Latin) · ☦ (Orthodox)

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ♰. Prefer ♰ or ♰ in HTML markup. For the east form see East Syriac Cross; for a Latin cross see Latin Cross.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Hex entity	`♰`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`♰`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2670`	Stylesheet `content` (4 hex digits)
Direct character	`♰`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
West Syriac Cross	`♰` or type `♰`
Numeric-only markup	`♰` or `♰`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2670"`
East Syriac Cross (♱)	Use `♱` (U+2671)
Latin cross (✝)	Use `✝` (U+271D)

See it

Live Preview

♰ in context and beside related crosses.

Example ♰ West Syriac tradition

Large glyph ♰

Hex entity ♰ → ♰

vs look-alikes ♰ | ♱ | ✝ | ☦

With entities Hex: ♰ | Decimal: ♰

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows West Syriac Cross with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ♰ in HTML and CSS. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>West Syriac Cross (♰)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2670";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x2670;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#9840;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ♰</p>
  <p>Label: Symbol &#x2670;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+2670 → ♰ or ♰. The browser turns either into ♰.

2. Typed: in a UTF-8 document you can paste ♰ directly — same glyph, no entity.

3. CSS: use \2670 in content (four hex digits; not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ♰ after the paragraph text.

4. Look-alikes: east form is ♱ (U+2671); Latin cross is ✝ (U+271D) — different characters.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with West Syriac Cross.

Named

There is no named entity

HTML5 does not define a name for U+2670. Use ♰ or ♰.

vs east

Not the East Syriac Cross

U+2671 (♱) is the east form. See East Syriac Cross.

vs Latin

Not a Latin cross

U+271D (✝) is a different character. See Latin Cross.

Fonts

Need Miscellaneous Symbols coverage

Some fonts omit U+2670. Prefer fonts that cover Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2670 belongs in CSS strings. ♰ / ♰ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ♰ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Compatibility

Browser Support

West Syriac Cross (U+2670) and its entity forms (♰, ♰, CSS \\2670) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the page is UTF-8 and the font covers Miscellaneous Symbols.

✓ Universal support

West Syriac Cross (♰)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same Unicode code point everywhere. No named entity.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+2670 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ♰ in HTML text. Use ♰ as an equivalent, and \\2670 only inside CSS content. Glyph display depends on font coverage.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+2670 (decimal 9840) — glyph ♰.
HTML: prefer ♰ — also ♰. No named entity.
CSS: use \2670 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ♰ ≠ ♱ ≠ ✝.

One line: U+2670 → ♰ / ♰ / CSS \2670 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display West Syriac Cross (♰) in HTML using entities?

Use ♰ (hex), ♰ (decimal), type ♰ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2670 in the content property. There is no named HTML entity. Prefer ♰ for readable markup.

What is the Unicode value for West Syriac Cross?

U+2670 (WEST SYRIAC CROSS). Hex 2670, decimal 9840. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2670?

No. HTML5 does not define a named form. Use numeric references ♰ or ♰, or type ♰ in UTF-8.

How is U+2670 different from U+2671 or U+271D?

U+2670 is the west Syriac form (♰). U+2671 is the east Syriac form (♱). U+271D is the Latin cross (✝). Use the code point that matches your tradition or design.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for West Syriac Christian symbolism and religious, historical, or cultural content. Prefer U+2671 for the east form, and U+271D for a Latin cross.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2670?

HTML entities (♰ or ♰) go in markup. The CSS escape \2670 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Prefer four hex digits in CSS.

Did you know?

West Syriac Cross is Unicode U+2670 (decimal 9840) — glyph ♰ (WEST SYRIAC CROSS) in Miscellaneous Symbols. HTML5 has no named entity — use ♰ or ♰. Do not confuse it with East Syriac Cross U+2671 (♱), Latin cross U+271D (✝), or Orthodox cross U+2626 (☦).

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