† dagger
U+2020 · DAGGER
How to type †
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0134 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 2020 then press Alt+X. The code turns into †.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find †, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+t.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Shift+Option+5.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 2020.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “dagger” and double-click †.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- † is not in the English keyboard pop-up on iPhone.
- Or just copy it
- Tap † at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- Touch and hold the * key, slide to †, release.
- Or just copy it
- Tap † at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose | - (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2020, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2020, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “dagger” or draw †. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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Questions about †
How do I type † on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0134 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 2020 and press Alt+X.
How do I type † on a Mac?
Press Option+t. You can also hold the † key and pick † from the accent menu.
How do I type † on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the * key and slide to †.
What is the HTML code for †?
Use † or the numeric entity † (hex †). In CSS write \2020, in JavaScript \u2020.