Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Dagger
A footnote marker, and in some writing a mark placed beside a name to note a death.
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- Windows
- Alt + 0134
- Mac
- Option + T
- Unicode
- U+2020
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About this entry
What it is
A footnote marker, and in some writing a mark placed beside a name to note a death.
Academic footnotes after the asterisk, and reference tables.
Copy & use
How to copy and use dagger
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Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Academic footnotes after the asterisk, and reference tables.
- 03
Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for †
The dagger is the second footnote marker after the asterisk, followed by the double dagger. In some biographical writing it also marks a date of death.
Getting the shortcut to work
The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like †
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Double dagger
The next marker in the sequence, with a second crossbar.
Latin cross
A visually similar religious symbol at a different code point, which matters when the meaning is being read rather than the shape.
Common questions
Using dagger
What is dagger?
A footnote marker, and in some writing a mark placed beside a name to note a death. Academic footnotes after the asterisk, and reference tables.
How do I type Dagger without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0134. On macOS: Option + T. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will dagger work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise dagger after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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