Dagger Symbol † — Copy & Paste
The dagger † is a typographic character used as a footnote marker (after the asterisk *), to indicate a person is deceased, or to mark obsolete word forms in linguistics. The double dagger ‡ is used for a third footnote in the same text.
How to Type Dagger Symbol
Option + TAlt + 0134 (numpad)Tap 123 → #+= keyboard†On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find †. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+202082242020†Where Is Dagger Symbol Used?
- ✦Footnote markers
- ✦Deceased notation
- ✦Linguistics
- ✦Academic texts
Other Names for †
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the dagger symbol on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Option + T to insert † directly in any text field.
Does † work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — † is a standard Unicode character (U+2020) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for †?▼
The HTML entity for † is †. You can also use the numeric reference † or the hex reference †.