Multiplication symbol
Tap the box to copy ×. Below: what it means and every way to type it.
U+00D7
Multiplication symbol and related symbols
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| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplication sign | U+00D7 | × | Alt + 0215 | \times | ||
| Dot operator | U+22C5 | ⋅ | \cdot | |||
| Asterisk operator | U+2217 | ∗ | \ast | |||
| Vector or cross product | U+2A2F | ⨯ | ||||
| Multiplication x | U+2715 | ✕ | ||||
| Heavy multiplication x | U+2716 | ✖ |
About the multiplication symbol
The × sign means multiply, as in 3 × 4 = 12. It is a different character from the letter x, which matters in formulas and dimensions like 1920 × 1080.
Common uses: sums, dimensions, zoom levels and product sizes.
- Unicode name
- Multiplication Sign
- Code point
- U+00D7
- Windows
- Alt + 0215
- Mac
- Character Viewer
Keyboard shortcuts for ×
Copy and paste
Use the box at the top of the page for ×, or the table for its relatives.
Windows
Hold Alt and type 0215 on the number pad, then let go of Alt. In Word, type 00D7 and press Alt + X. Anywhere else, press Windows key + . (period) and search the symbols tab.
Mac
Or press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for it.
iPhone and Android
Phone keyboards rarely show ×. Copy it once, then save it as a text shortcut (Settings, General, Keyboard on iPhone; Dictionary or Text shortcuts on most Android keyboards).
HTML
Use × or ×.
LaTeX
Use \times in math mode.
Questions people ask
How do I type × on a keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0215 on the number pad. On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
How do I type × in Word?
Type 00D7 and press Alt + X straight after it. Word turns the code into ×.
What does × mean?
The × sign means multiply, as in 3 × 4 = 12. It is a different character from the letter x, which matters in formulas and dimensions like 1920 × 1080.
Where is × used?
Sums, dimensions, zoom levels and product sizes.
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Updated November 13, 2026