HTML Entity for West Syriac Cross (♰)
What You'll Learn
How to display the West Syriac Cross (♰) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2670 (WEST SYRIAC CROSS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a Christian cross variant used in Syriac Christianity, liturgical materials, and historical documents.
Render it with ♰, ♰, or CSS escape \2670. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ♰ with East Syriac Cross ♱ (U+2671) or Latin cross ✝ (U+271D).
⚡ Quick Reference — West Syriac Cross
U+2670Miscellaneous Symbols block
♰Hexadecimal reference
♰Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2670
Hex code ♰
HTML code ♰
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2670
Meaning West Syriac cross
Related U+2671 = ♱ (East Syriac Cross)
U+271D = ✝ (Latin cross)
Block Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the West Syriac Cross (♰) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2670";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>West Syriac Cross (hex): ♰</p>
<p>West Syriac Cross (decimal): ♰</p>
<p id="point">West Syriac Cross (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2670 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the West Syriac Cross (♰) in religious and cultural contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
♰ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2670 to display the West Syriac Cross. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
♰ uses the decimal Unicode value 9840 to display the same character. A common method for religious symbols in HTML.
CSS Entity
\2670 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ♰. Unicode U+2670 sits in Miscellaneous Symbols. Not the same as ♱ (East Syriac Cross) or ✝ (Latin cross).
Use Cases
The West Syriac Cross (♰) is commonly used in:
Christian websites, religious content, and spiritual pages.
Educational material about Syriac Christianity and Christian history.
Cultural sites and content about Christian traditions and symbols.
Church sites, Christian organizations, and educational content.
History lessons and instructional content about religious symbols.
Artistic content and design showcases with religious themes.
Theological discussions and religious guidance content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Pair ♰ with accessible text or
aria-labelfor screen readers - Use numeric references when escaping is required
- Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
- Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols characters
- Provide cultural and religious context when using the symbol
Don’t
- Confuse ♰ (West Syriac Cross) with ♱ (East Syriac Cross)
- Substitute ✝ when ♰ is specifically required
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use CSS escape
\2670inside HTML markup - Expect a named HTML entity—none exists for ♰
Key Takeaways
Type ♰ directly, or use hex/decimal references
♰ ♰For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2670Unicode U+2670 — WEST SYRIAC CROSS (Miscellaneous Symbols)
Not the same as ♱ (East Syriac Cross) or ✝ (Latin cross)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
♰ (hex), ♰ (decimal), or \2670 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. In UTF-8 you can also type ♰ directly.U+2670 (WEST SYRIAC CROSS). Miscellaneous Symbols block. Hex 2670, decimal 9840. Related East Syriac Cross is U+2671 (♱).♰ or ♰) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2670 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of ::before or ::after. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.♰ or ♰ in HTML, or \2670 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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