‡ double dagger
U+2021 · DOUBLE DAGGER
How to type ‡
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0135 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 2021 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 “double dagger” or draw ‡. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Shift+Option+7.
- ABC Extended input source
- Switch to ABC Extended (System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources) and press Shift+Option+7.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 2021.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “double dagger” and double-click ‡.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double 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 “double 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 “double 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 2021, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double dagger” or draw ‡. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2021, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “double 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 0135 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 2021 and press Alt+X.
How do I type ‡ on a Mac?
Press Shift+Option+7. 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 \2021, in JavaScript \u2021.