X mark symbol
Tap the box to copy ✗. Below: what it means and every way to type it.
U+2717
X mark symbol and related symbols
7 symbols, each with its codes and shortcuts.
| Symbol | Name | Code | HTML | Windows | Mac | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballot x | U+2717 | ✗ | ||||
| Heavy ballot x | U+2718 | ✘ | ||||
| Multiplication x | U+2715 | ✕ | ||||
| Heavy multiplication x | U+2716 | ✖ | ||||
| Cross mark | U+274C | ❌ | ||||
| Negative squared cross mark | U+274E | ❎ | ||||
| Ballot box with x | U+2612 | ☒ |
Meaning of ✗
Cross marks show something is wrong, closed or not included. ✗ and ✘ look hand drawn; ✕ and ✖ are geometric.
Common uses: lists, comparisons, forms and closing buttons.
- Unicode name
- Ballot X
- Code point
- U+2717
- Windows
- Alt + X in Word
- Mac
- Character Viewer
How to type ✗
Copy and paste
Click the big ✗ at the top. It copies instantly.
Windows
In Word, type 2717 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
Long press a related key on some keyboards to find ✗. If yours does not have it, copy it here and paste it where you need it.
HTML
Use ✗ or ✗.
Questions people ask
How do I type ✗ on a keyboard?
Windows has no Alt code for it; use the symbols tab in the Windows key + . panel. On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
How do I type ✗ in Word?
Type 2717 and press Alt + X straight after it. Word turns the code into ✗.
What does ✗ mean?
Cross marks show something is wrong, closed or not included. ✗ and ✘ look hand drawn; ✕ and ✖ are geometric.
Where is ✗ used?
Lists, comparisons, forms and closing buttons.
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Updated November 13, 2026