Symbol· Check Marks & Crosses
✕ Multiplication X Cross
U+2715
✕ is the Unicode character “Multiplication X Cross” (U+2715, decimal 10005) in the Check Marks & Crosses collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Dingbats block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
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Codes for developers
- Unicode
- U+2715
- Decimal
- 10005
- UTF-8
- E2 9C 95
- HTML entity
- ✕
- HTML hex
- ✕
- CSS escape
- \2715
- JavaScript
- \u2715
- URL
- %E2%9C%95
- Unicode block
- Dingbats
- Unicode version
- 1.1
What is Multiplication X Cross?
✕ is the Unicode character “Multiplication X Cross” (U+2715, decimal 10005) in the Check Marks & Crosses collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Dingbats block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
When to use ✕
Use Multiplication X Cross when you want a compact Check Marks & Crosses glyph that survives copy-paste across phones and apps. Pair it with other Check Marks & Crosses symbols, or drop it into a fancy-text line for Instagram, Discord, TikTok, or email signatures.
How to copy and paste
Tap the large glyph or the Copy button to put ✕ on your clipboard, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Open the parent Check Marks & Crosses page for more related characters, or the guide for PNG download tips.
✕ vs ✗ vs ✘ vs ❌: which cross mark should you use?
There is no single "cross mark" in Unicode. There are several look-alikes that were designed for different jobs, and picking the right one avoids a symbol that looks wrong or turns into a coloured emoji.
| Symbol | Name | Code point | HTML | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✕ | Multiplication X | U+2715 | ✕ | Clean, light "close" or "no" mark in UI text and bios |
| ✖ | Heavy Multiplication X | U+2716 | ✖ | Bolder version; good for emphasis |
| ✗ | Ballot X | U+2717 | ✗ | Hand-drawn look, like a pen mark on a paper checklist |
| ✘ | Heavy Ballot X | U+2718 | ✘ | Heavier hand-drawn X for "wrong" or "failed" |
| ☒ | Ballot Box with X | U+2612 | ☒ | A ticked-off box in a to-do or comparison list |
| ❌ | Cross Mark (emoji) | U+274C | ❌ | Red emoji "no"; colour and shape change by platform |
Text cross vs emoji cross
✕, ✗ and ✘ are plain text characters. They use the colour and font of the text around them, so they stay black in a black bio and white in dark mode. ❌ is an emoji: phones draw it as a red picture, and the artwork differs between Apple, Google and Microsoft. ✖ sits in between. By default it is text, but if an emoji variation selector (U+FE0F) follows it, many apps will draw it as an emoji instead. If you want the same look everywhere, use ✕, ✗ or ✘.
How to type a cross mark with a keyboard shortcut
- Microsoft Word: type
2715, then press Alt+X to turn it into ✕. Use2717for ✗,2718for ✘ and2716for ✖. - Windows Alt codes: the classic numpad Alt codes only cover a small legacy character set, and these crosses are not in it, so there is no reliable Alt+number shortcut for ✕ ✗ ✘. Copy and paste is the dependable way.
- Mac: open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search "multiplication x" or "ballot x".
- HTML or CSS: use
✕in HTML or\2715in a CSScontentvalue. - Phones: keyboards offer ❌ but rarely ✕, ✗ or ✘, which is why copying from this page is easier.
When to use each cross
- Close buttons and dismiss labels: ✕ is the common choice because it is light and symmetric.
- Comparison tables ("has / doesn't have"): pair ✗ or ✘ with ✓ or ✔ so the "no" cells read like marks made on a paper form.
- Checklists and to-dos: ☒ for done-and-rejected, ☐ for open.
- Bios and usernames: ✕ and ✗ are readable at small sizes; ❌ looks loud and may be stripped on some platforms.
- Math: do not use ✕ as a times sign. Use × (U+00D7) or the letter x, because ✕ is a decorative mark and won't be treated as an operator.
Accessibility and compatibility
Screen readers usually read the Unicode name of a symbol, so ❌ tends to be announced as "cross mark" while ✕ is announced as "multiplication x". If the symbol carries meaning, such as an unavailable feature in a table, add text next to it ("Not included") instead of relying on the mark alone. These crosses live in the long-established Dingbats block, so they display on current phones and computers, though a few very old or minimal fonts may show an empty box.
See also: all check mark and cross symbols and the ✓ check mark symbol.
Related Check Marks & Crosses symbols
FAQ
Multiplication X Cross FAQ
Short answers about copying ✕ (Multiplication X Cross).
How do I copy Multiplication X Cross (✕)?
Click the large ✕ glyph or the Copy button on this page. The character is copied as Unicode text you can paste into any app that accepts plain text.
What is the Unicode code for Multiplication X Cross?
Multiplication X Cross is U+2715 (decimal 10005, UTF-8 E2 9C 95). HTML entity: ✕. HTML hex: ✕. CSS escape: \2715.
Where can I paste ✕?
Paste Multiplication X Cross into social bios, usernames, chat apps, documents, and websites. It is free Unicode text from the Check Marks & Crosses set on Free Text Symbols.
How do I download Multiplication X Cross (✕) as a PNG?
Use the PNG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download PNG. The file is created in your browser.
How do I download or copy Multiplication X Cross (✕) as an SVG?
Use the SVG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download SVG or Copy SVG. The file and the markup are created in your browser.
What is the difference between ✕ and ✗?
✕ (U+2715) is a clean, geometric multiplication X. ✗ (U+2717) is a ballot X that looks hand-drawn, like a pen stroke on a form.
Is ❌ the same as ✕?
No. ❌ (U+274C) is an emoji that is drawn in colour and varies by platform. ✕ is plain text in your font and colour.
Which cross mark works in a username?
✕ and ✗ are the safest, since they are plain text. Preview after saving, because some platforms strip unusual characters from display names.
Is there an Alt code for ✕?
Not a reliable numpad one. In Word, type 2715 and press Alt+X.
Can I use ✕ as a multiplication sign?
Use × (U+00D7) for math; ✕ is for decoration or UI.