Deceased Symbol Copy and Paste
Press the Copy button beside †, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy †.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Deceased Symbol?
† is DAGGER (U+2020). It is used in biographical entries, family-history tables, catalog records, and compact date annotations. The mark is a context-dependent editorial notation, not a universal or legally prescribed death symbol.
Footnote markers
Biographical dates
Genealogy tables
Editorial annotations
Related forms
Deceased Symbol Variants and Related Forms
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Second-level reference mark
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How to Type the Deceased Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the deceased symbol without copying it from another page.
Deceased Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 2020 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy † from this page.
Deceased Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy † from this page.
Deceased Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Tap the copy button for †, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Deceased Symbol on Android
Tap the copy button for †, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Deceased Symbol on Chromebook
On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2020, then press Enter; otherwise copy †.
Deceased Symbol on Microsoft Word
Type 2020, then press Alt+X to convert the code to †.
Deceased Symbol on Google Docs
Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste † from this page.
Deceased Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the deceased symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+2020
DAGGER
†
†
2020
How to Use and Format the Deceased Symbol
Format † according to the specific role defined for Deceased Symbol. † is U+2020 DAGGER. It is a reference mark used for footnotes and is also used in some biographical or genealogical contexts to mark death. The encoded form is U+2020; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, superscripts, and unit letters exactly as shown. For deceased symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, or interface convention described on this page.
This page covers the typographic dagger †. Its meaning depends on editorial context; it is not a universal death certificate symbol and it is not the Christian cross character ✝. When † communicates an action, quantity, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test deceased symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.
Define † in a legend when it marks death or another status
Match every footnote marker to its note
Use ‡ for the double-dagger level when the style requires it
Avoid decorative use where readers may infer death
Preserve the exact encoded form U+2020 when publishing deceased symbol.
Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for † rather than a visual lookalike.
Test deceased symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.
Deceased Symbol Examples
Second footnote†Name (1900–1980) † in a defined table legendReference marker: †Paired marker: † and ‡Accessible reading: dagger footnote markerUnicode sequence for Deceased Symbol: U+2020HTML decimal: †HTML hexadecimal: †CSS escapes: 2020Accessible text label: Deceased Symbol
Common Deceased Symbol Mistakes
- Using † without a matching footnote
- Assuming every reader interprets † as deceased
- Substituting ✝ without considering its religious meaning
- Using the symbol in a table without a legend
- Replacing deceased symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2020.
- Assuming † has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
- Converting † to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
- Using † as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
Intent differentiation
Deceased Symbol intent boundary
This page covers the typographic dagger †. Its meaning depends on editorial context; it is not a universal death certificate symbol and it is not the Christian cross character ✝.
More About the Deceased Symbol
Deceased Person Symbol documents the dagger † when it is used in biographical, genealogical, memorial, or catalog text to indicate that a person is deceased or to accompany a death date. The encoded character is U+2020 DAGGER. The convention is editorial and context-dependent, not a universal sign whose meaning is fixed wherever † appears.
A family-history table might place † before a death year, while a scholarly biography may explain the mark in a legend. The same dagger also serves as a footnote symbol in typography, so a reader must be able to distinguish “deceased” notation from a reference note. It should not be treated automatically as a Christian cross, and it is not interchangeable with the double dagger ‡.
When space permits, plain wording such as “died,” “deceased,” or a clearly labeled date is less ambiguous. If the dagger is retained, define it near the table or in an editorial key. Avoid inserting † into a name without explanation, particularly in international or accessibility-sensitive material.
The character can be copied directly as †. Its HTML forms are † and †. Verify U+2020 after conversion because some fonts make the dagger resemble other cross-shaped marks. Screen-reader text or an adjacent label should state the intended biographical meaning rather than depending only on the glyph.
Continue exploring: Dagger Symbol † , Double Dagger Symbol ‡ , Asterisk Symbol * and Section Symbol (§) . You can also browse all symbols.
Deceased Symbol FAQ
What is the Unicode sequence for Deceased Symbol?
The encoded sequence is U+2020; the Unicode names are DAGGER.
How do I copy Deceased Symbol?
Use the Copy button for †, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.
Can I use † in HTML?
Yes. Use UTF-8 text †, decimal references †, or hexadecimal references †.
Why can † look different?
Fonts and emoji platforms draw deceased symbol differently while preserving the same encoded sequence.
Does † need an accessible label?
Yes when † communicates essential meaning or operates as a control; use a concise text label that states the intended meaning.