U+271B "" Open Centre Cross Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Symbols 2 Source: Browser Default

U+271B "" Open Centre Cross is a typographic symbol featuring a cross shape with empty, open space at its center, where the four arms meet, creating a distinct hollow appearance. Unlike standard crosses that have a solid intersection, this design emphasizes the void in the middle, giving it a lighter, more geometric or decorative quality. It is part of the Dingbats block in Unicode, which contains various ornamental symbols, and is often used in graphic design, signage, or as a stylistic alternative to traditional cross symbols in visual contexts.

General Properties

Code Point
U+271B
Name
Open Centre Cross
Unicode 1.0 Name
Open Center Cross

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
✛
HTML Hex Encoding
✛
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9C 0x9B
UTF-16 Encoding
0x271B
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000271B
C/C++/Java Escape
\u271b