U+2716 "✖" Heavy Multiplication X Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2716 "✖" Heavy Multiplication X is a bold and visually prominent symbol used for a variety of purposes beyond basic arithmetic, such as indicating a close or delete action in user interfaces, marking incorrect answers or cancelled items, and serving as a decorative X in typography and graphic design. Unlike the standard multiplication sign, its heavy weight makes it stand out more clearly in digital text and print. It is distinct from the similar-looking "✗" (U+2717, Ballot X) and "✘" (U+2718, Heavy Ballot X), which are primarily used for voting or checking purposes.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2716
Name
Heavy Multiplication X
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
✖
HTML Hex Encoding
✖
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x9C 0x96
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2716
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002716
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2716
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common