U+205C "" Dotted Cross Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Source: Browser Default

U+205C "" Dotted Cross is a typographic symbol found in the General Punctuation block, primarily used as a decorative or editorial marker rather than representing a specific phonetic or linguistic value. It resembles a cross or plus sign composed of four dots arranged in a square pattern, with an open center, and has historical roots in medieval manuscripts where it served as a rubrication device or a notary mark to draw attention to important text. In modern digital contexts, it appears occasionally in specialized publishing, puzzles, or as a visual separator, maintaining its function as a subtle, ornamental glyph that stands out without conveying literal meaning.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x81 0x9C
UTF-16 Encoding
0x205C
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000205C
C/C++/Java Escape
\u205c