Cross Symbols ✝ — All Cross & Plus Characters to Copy & Paste
Cross symbols encompass a wide range of Unicode characters — from the religious ✝ Latin Cross to the mathematical + Plus Sign, the decorative ✚ Heavy Greek Cross, and the heraldic ☩ Cross of Jerusalem. These symbols appear in religious contexts, mathematics, medicine, heraldry, and decorative design.
Religious Cross Symbols
The ✝ Latin Cross (U+271D) is the primary symbol of Christianity, with the longer vertical bar representing the cross of crucifixion. The ✞ Shadowed White Latin Cross (U+271E) adds a shadow effect for decorative use. The ✟ Outlined Latin Cross (U+271F) is the outline version. The ☩ Cross of Jerusalem (U+2629) features a large central cross with four smaller crosses in each quadrant — the symbol of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.
The ☦ Orthodox Cross (U+2626) has three horizontal bars — the top bar represents the inscription "INRI," the middle bar is the main crossbeam, and the lower diagonal bar represents the footrest. The ☨ Cross of Lorraine (U+2628) has two horizontal bars and is associated with French heraldry and the Free French Forces in WWII.
Mathematical and Decorative Crosses
The + Plus Sign (U+002B) is the mathematical addition operator, also used as a positive indicator and in medical contexts (blood type A+). The × Multiplication Sign (U+00D7) is the multiplication operator. The ✕ Multiplication X (U+2715) and ✖ Heavy Multiplication X (U+2716) are used for "close" buttons in UI design and as "no" indicators. The ✗ Ballot X (U+2717) and ✘ Heavy Ballot X (U+2718) are used for incorrect answers and voting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ✝ and ✞?
✝ (U+271D, Latin Cross) is a clean, simple cross outline. ✞ (U+271E, Shadowed White Latin Cross) adds a drop shadow effect for a more three-dimensional, decorative appearance. Both represent the Christian cross; ✝ is more commonly used in religious contexts, while ✞ is used for decorative purposes.
What does ✗ mean?
✗ (U+2717, Ballot X) is used to indicate "no," "incorrect," or "rejected." It's the opposite of ✓ (check mark). In forms and ballots, ✗ marks a rejected option. In grading, ✗ marks an incorrect answer. In UI design, ✗ is used as a close/delete button.
Related Symbol Collections
See also: Peace & Religious Symbols for ☮ ☯ spiritual symbols, Check Mark Symbols for ✓ verification, Math Symbols for × mathematical operators, and Star Symbols for ★ decorative symbols.