Multiplication Sign ×
Usage snapshot:
- A cross symbol often denotes close/delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting.
- The multiplication sign ‘×’ denotes arithmetic multiplication and dimensions (e.g., 3 × 4).
- Do not confuse with the letter ‘x’; choose the proper symbol in formulas and measurements.
- Common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces.
History & usage: The character depicts the MULTIPLICATION SIGN. In user interfaces, it is used as a cross symbol for close or delete actions when the context allows. It also appears in formulas and calculations to indicate multiplication, such as in simple arithmetic like 3 × 4, and in dimension notes where two quantities are multiplied. In math formulas and calculators, it signals an operation, and in quick UI controls it helps users choose multiplication or compare values by showing a clear cross mark. Do not confuse it with the letter x; use this symbol for proper formulas and measurements. A practical note: it supports quick entry in calculators and math fields and helps denote repeated operations in forms or dashboards. Cross‑platform appearance and accessibility: screen readers describe it as the multiplication sign.
See our category page for related symbols.
Look‑alikes: x (U+78).
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Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+D7 - Block:
Latin-1 Supplement - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
C3 97 - UTF-16:
00D7 - UTF-32:
000000D7 - HTML dec:
× - HTML hex:
× - JS escape:
\u00D7 - Python \N{}:
\N{MULTIPLICATION SIGN} - Python \u:
\u00D7 - Python \U:
\U000000D7 - URL-encoded:
%C3%97 - CSS escape:
\D7
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+D7 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity × (hex) or × (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.