Multiplication Sign in Left Half Circle ⨴

⨴ (U+2A34) 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: Multiplication Sign in Left Half Circle 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 history of the Multiplication Sign in Left Half Circle is tied to its symbol meaning and its place in math and UI. It appears in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block as a distinct glyph for use in formulas. This character is part of the Common script family and carries a practical role across contexts. In usage, a cross symbol often denotes close or delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. It can also indicate a product or operation when combined with other symbols in formulas. In user interfaces, designers may reuse this glyph to signal an action related to removal, cancellation, or termination, depending on the surrounding icons and text. In math, it serves as a familiar operation symbol in places where space or clarity matters. Its appearance and meaning are usually taught with other multiplication signs, but the left half circle form can be chosen for visual distinction. The symbol supports quick recognition in dense layouts and helps users interpret actions at a glance. Overall, it blends mathematical meaning with practical UI signaling across applications.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2A34 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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