Multiply Emoji
Symbols
A bold, heavy-weight 'X' sign that functions as a mathematical operator or a visual indicator for cancellation. Its thick strokes make it stand out clearly against text, functioning as a firm rejection or a way to mark an item as incorrect.
Usage Context
Widely used to denote that something is wrong, forbidden, or cancelled. It acts as a direct counterpart to the check mark ✔️ in voting, grading, or task lists. Beyond its math role in multiplication, it is frequently used to express a 'no' or to signal the removal of an entry in a digital interface.
History
Adopted into the Unicode standard in 1993, this character serves as a digital evolution of the traditional handwritten 'X' used by editors and teachers for centuries. It remains a fixture in standard character sets to ensure compatibility across global software interfaces where clear, unambiguous negative indicators are required.
Details
Glyph
✖
Unicode
U+2716
Shortcode
:emoji_u2716:
HTML Entity
✖
Specifications
Vendor Google
Category Symbols
Subcategory math
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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