When to use it
The third footnote marker, after * and †.
In HTML, CSS and JavaScript
<p>‡</p> <!-- or the character itself in a UTF-8 page -->
.note::before { content: "\2021"; }
const s = "\u2021";
In a page saved as UTF-8 (the default today) you can paste the character directly; the entity is only needed when it must survive a non-UTF-8 system. Encode or decode whole texts with the HTML Entity Encoder.
How to type double dagger
- Windows: hold Alt and type 0135 on the numeric keypad.
- Mac: Option + Shift + 7 (US keyboard layout).
- Linux: Ctrl + Shift + U, then 2021 and Enter.
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Open the tool Frequently asked questions
What is the HTML code for the double dagger?
‡ (named), ‡ (decimal) or ‡ (hex). All three produce the same character.
What is the Unicode for the double dagger?
U+2021. In CSS write "\2021" and in JavaScript "\u2021".
How do I type the double dagger on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0135 on the numpad. On a Mac press Option + Shift + 7.