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U+2716 · Dingbats

Multiply Emoji ✖

Multiply Emoji is the Unicode character U+2716 (official name “HEAVY 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+2716
HTML✖
✖︎U+2716

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2716
Decimal10006
HTML (hex)✖
HTML (decimal)✖
CSS\2716
JavaScript\u2716
Python\u2716
UTF-8 bytesE2 9C 96
UTF-162716
URL-encoded%E2%9C%96

Character details

Official nameHEAVY MULTIPLICATION X
Unicode blockDingbats
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryCheck Marks & Crosses
EmojiYes – has an emoji presentation

How to type ✖

Windows

  • Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, then type “heavy multiplication x”.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2716 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “heavy multiplication x”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “heavy multiplication x”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2716.

iPhone & Android

  • Open the emoji keyboard on iPhone or Android and search “multiply”.
  • 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 “heavy multiplication x” or enter U+2716.
  • HTML: ✖
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(10006)

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Ballot Box with Light X
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Questions

What is the Unicode for ✖?

It is U+2716 (HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X), decimal 10006.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2716 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 “heavy multiplication x”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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