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Try “dagger”, “wrong”, or a code like U+271D.
What are you actually copying?
The character ⸸ is U+2E38 TURNED DAGGER. Its shape resembles an inverted cross, so people also use it decoratively in bios and display names. Unicode places it in Supplemental Punctuation and notes a phonetic use: indicating retroflex pronunciation.
That name matters. It does not make ⸸ an official “upside-down cross emoji,” nor does it assign a single religious meaning to every use of the character.
Copy a character, not a promise. The look of ⸸ can vary by font. Open its details above for the exact code and HTML entity, then check it in your destination app.
Three similar shapes, three characters
| Character | Unicode name | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| ⸸ | Turned Dagger | An inverted dagger; a visual cross lookalike. |
| † | Dagger | A typographic mark, often for footnotes. |
| ✝ | Latin Cross | An upright cross with a longer lower arm. |
Can I rotate ✝ and copy it?
Rotating a cross on a webpage changes how it is drawn, not which text character it is. If you rotate ✝ with CSS and copy it as plain text, you still paste an upright Latin cross. The rotation is not stored in the character.
If a precise upside-down design is essential, use an image in a field that accepts images. For a plain-text bio, choose a copyable lookalike and verify its appearance instead. This tool copies actual text; it does not disguise a rotated picture as a new character.
Is ⛧ another upside-down cross?
No. ⛧ is U+26E7 INVERTED PENTAGRAM, a five-pointed star. It sometimes appears in the same decorative collections, but it is not an inverted cross. Similar styles are not a reason to swap their names.
How to type ⸸ in Word
In Microsoft Word for Windows, type 2E38, select those four characters, and press Alt + X. Word converts the hexadecimal code to ⸸. This is a Word feature, not a universal shortcut for every Windows app.
On phones or in apps without Unicode input, copying the character above is the simplest option. If it becomes a square box, the destination font may not support it. Our display guide explains what you can try.
What does an inverted cross mean?
Meaning depends on the design and context. An inverted Christian cross is associated with the tradition of Saint Peter; contemporary use can also be decorative, provocative, or associated with other beliefs. A text character in someone’s profile is not enough to determine that person’s intent.
For styling, choose consciously and keep a symbol’s name separate from the meaning you give it. If you simply want an upright cross, the main collection has several options.