Cross emoji, or text.
Copy the style you intend.

Copy a cross in text or emoji style

Compare the pairs below. The previews use your device’s fonts; the code points show exactly what each button copies, even if both styles look alike.

Paste into the app where you plan to use it and check the result. For HTML source, use the full numeric reference shown above; for a message or bio, copy the symbol itself.

What changes between the two versions?

Each pair starts with the same base character: Latin Cross (U+271D) or Orthodox Cross (U+2626). An invisible second code point requests its presentation: U+FE0E for text, or U+FE0F for emoji. These are two-code-point sequences, not four different cross characters.

Copying the base character alone leaves out that explicit request. You can find the base crosses and other shapes in the full symbol collection.

Why does a cross emoji look purple?

A white cross on a purple square is a platform design, not a purple color stored in the copied text. The destination app chooses the artwork, background, and proportions. A text-style cross follows the destination font and text color instead.

If the pasted cross looks different

• Both versions look the same: try the other choice in the destination app. It may not support the requested presentation.
• It turns into a colored icon: copy the text-style version, including U+FE0E, and check again.
• A box appears instead: use another available font or app. Copying again cannot add a missing glyph.

For device input methods and more font troubleshooting, see how to type a cross symbol. For a decorated name or bio, use the name decoration composer.

Looking for a different kind of cross?

Unicode references

• Unicode: registered text and emoji presentation sequences
• Unicode Emoji: presentation selectors and sequences
• Unicode Emoji: presentation style and platform differences