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U+2715 · Dingbats

Multiplication X

Multiplication X is the Unicode character U+2715 (official name “MULTIPLICATION X”) from the Dingbats block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s check marks & crosses collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2715
HTML
U+2715

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2715
Decimal10005
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2715
JavaScript\u2715
Python\u2715
UTF-8 bytesE2 9C 95
UTF-162715
URL-encoded%E2%9C%95

Character details

Official nameMULTIPLICATION X
Unicode blockDingbats
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryCheck Marks & Crosses
EmojiNo

How to type ✕

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2715 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “multiplication x”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “multiplication x”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2715.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “multiplication x” or enter U+2715.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10005)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ✕?

It is U+2715 (MULTIPLICATION X), decimal 10005.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2715 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “multiplication x”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ✕ (or ✕). There is no named entity.