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Crossed Swords
- Unicode
- U+2694
- Category
- Dingbats
- HTML Entity
- ⚔
- CSS
- \2694
The Crossed Swords symbol features two longblades intersecting, commonly representing battle, combat, or competition. Originally added to Unicode's Miscellaneous Symbols block as a map marker indicating a historic battlefield, it is now widely used across digital platforms. Gamers and social media users frequently type it to denote multiplayer games, sports rivalries, or a general readiness to tackle a challenge.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt + 9876 or Win + . then search 'crossed swords'
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search 'crossed swords'
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then 2694
- HTML
- ⚔
In Programming
In software development, this symbol is occasionally used in console logs or Git commit messages to playfully indicate a code merge conflict or a competing process.
Tags
PvP symbol
battle
battle symbol
battlefield marker
challenge symbol
combat
combat symbol
competition symbol
crossed swords symbol
dingbat
duel symbol
fight
gaming symbol
rivalry symbol
sword fight
swords
war
war symbol