Dagger Alt Code and Symbol

The Alt code for Dagger is 0134. Hold Alt, type 0134 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Dagger also has the Unicode codepoint U+2020, so you can type it with Alt+8224 on Windows, search for U+2020 in macOS's Character Viewer, use † in HTML, or \2020 in CSS. If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, use the Character Viewer, the HTML entity, or copy the character directly — the Alt key method requires a physical numpad. On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥T for Dagger; shortcuts can differ on other layouts. HTML also defines the named entity † for Dagger, but the numeric form † is safer when compatibility is uncertain.

Codes for this symbol

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Alt + X hex
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HTML named entity
HTML decimal
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CSS escape
Python escape
JavaScript escape
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How to type dagger on Windows

  1. Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
  2. Hold the left Alt key.
  3. Type 0 1 3 4 on the numeric keypad.
  4. Release Alt. The Dagger character (†) appears.

If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.

How to type dagger on macOS

On a US keyboard layout, press ⌥T to insert Dagger. This shortcut assumes a US layout; other layouts may remap it.

If the shortcut does not work on your layout, open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Dagger" and click the character.

How to use dagger in code

  • HTML: or , also
  • CSS: content:"\2020"; ()
  • Python: \u2020 or chr(0x2020)
  • JavaScript: \u2020 or String.fromCodePoint(0x2020)
  • JSON: "\u2020"
  • LaTeX: $\dag$ (text mode)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alt code for Dagger?

The legacy Alt code for Dagger is 0134. Hold Alt, type 0 1 3 4 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How do I type † without a numpad?

Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as †, or copy the character directly from this page.

Why does Alt+8224 not work?

Alt+8224 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.

What is the Unicode for Dagger?

The Unicode codepoint for Dagger is U+2020. You can use this value in HTML as †, in CSS as \2020, and in Word with Alt+X.

How do I type † on a Mac?

On a US Mac keyboard, press ⌥T. If that does not work on your layout, open ⌃⌘Space and search for U+2020.