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U+02DF · Spacing Modifier Letters

Modifier Letter Cross Accent ˟

Modifier Letter Cross Accent is the Unicode character U+02DF (official name “MODIFIER LETTER CROSS ACCENT”) from the Spacing Modifier Letters block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s phonetic (ipa) symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+02DF
HTML˟
˟U+02DF

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+02DF
Decimal735
HTML (hex)˟
HTML (decimal)˟
CSS\02DF
JavaScript\u02DF
Python\u02DF
UTF-8 bytesCB 9F
UTF-1602DF
URL-encoded%CB%9F

Character details

Official nameMODIFIER LETTER CROSS ACCENT
Unicode blockSpacing Modifier Letters
General categoryModifier Symbol (Sk)
SymbolHero categoryPhonetic (IPA) Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ˟

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 02DF then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “modifier letter cross accent”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “modifier letter cross accent”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 02DF.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “modifier letter cross accent” or enter U+02DF.
  • HTML: ˟
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(735)

Similar phonetic (ipa) symbols

Modifier Letter Half Triangular Colon
Modifier Letter Centred Right Half Ring
Modifier Letter Centred Left Half Ring
Modifier Letter Up Tack
Modifier Letter Down Tack
Modifier Letter Plus Sign
Modifier Letter Minus Sign
Breve
Ogonek
Small Tilde
Double Acute Accent
Modifier Letter Rhotic Hook
Modifier Letter Small Gamma
Modifier Letter Small L
Modifier Letter Small S
Modifier Letter Small X
Modifier Letter Small Reversed Glottal Stop
Modifier Letter Extra-High Tone Bar
Modifier Letter High Tone Bar
Modifier Letter Mid Tone Bar
Modifier Letter Low Tone Bar
Modifier Letter Extra-Low Tone Bar
Modifier Letter Yin Departing Tone Mark
Modifier Letter Yang Departing Tone Mark

See all 295 phonetic (ipa) symbols →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ˟?

It is U+02DF (MODIFIER LETTER CROSS ACCENT), decimal 735.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 02DF then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “modifier letter cross accent”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ˟ (or ˟). There is no named entity.