Vector or Cross Product ⨯

⨯ (U+2A2F) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Vector or Cross Product is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol U+2A2F, named VECTOR OR CROSS PRODUCT, sits in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is defined for mathematical use related to vector operations and cross products. In math, this sign appears where a cross or a vector product is discussed. The character is a usable glyph for expressing operations in formulas and text. In practical UI work, a cross symbol often denotes close or delete, or marks an incorrect state, depending on the context. This makes the symbol versatile in user interfaces that mix math and controls. When designers repurpose the glyph for UI, they rely on surrounding cues and user expectations to avoid confusion. The character’s history ties to both math notation and general cross-like marks used to indicate removal or negation in various systems. Its usage blends mathematical clarity with UI cues, so developers should document context and ensure consistent interpretation. Overall, the sign serves as a compact, recognizable symbol for vector operations and for actions like closing or indicating an error, when chosen with clear context and labeling.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A2F in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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