Double Dagger (‡)
HTML entity for the double dagger symbol (‡). Learn how to use ‡ or ‡ in HTML for footnotes and academic annotations.
Symbol
‡
Double Dagger
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | ‡ |
| HTML Entity | ‡ |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | ‡ |
| Unicode | U+2021 |
| CSS Content | \2021 |
| Category | Symbol |
About Double Dagger
The double dagger (‡), also called the diesis, is a typographical mark used as the third footnote symbol in a sequence. After the asterisk (*) and the single dagger (†), the double dagger indicates the third footnote on a page.
In HTML, insert this symbol using ‡, ‡, or ‡. Note that the named entity uses an uppercase "D" to distinguish it from the single dagger (†). This entity was introduced in HTML 4.0 and is universally supported by modern browsers.
The double dagger is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block. It resembles the single dagger but with an additional horizontal stroke. Like the single dagger, it is used in academic publishing, legal annotations, and genealogical records. In some typographic traditions, it marks the third level of footnotes.
In CSS, use "\2021" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion. The double dagger renders consistently across platforms and fonts, making it a reliable choice for footnote indicators in web-based academic papers, legal documents, and annotated texts.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Double Dagger: ‡</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Double Dagger: ‡</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Double Dagger: ‡</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\2021";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Double Dagger?
The Double Dagger (‡) can be inserted using the named entity ‡, the numeric code ‡, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use ‡ in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\2021". For example: content: "\2021";
What is the Unicode code point for Double Dagger?
The Unicode code point for Double Dagger is U+2021. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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