U+2716
Heavy multiplication X✖
Heavy multiplication X is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Dingbats block, listed here under Checks & Crosses. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "close".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+2716
- Decimal
- 10006
- Hex
- 0x2716
- Octal
- 0o23426
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+2716 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 10006 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x2716 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o23426 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010011100010110 | |
| General categorySymbol, other | So | |
| Unicode blockU+2700–U+27BF | Dingbats | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ✖ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ✖ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \2716 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%9C%96 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u2716 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u2716 | |
| Python | \u2716 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u2716 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 9C 96 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 2716 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 00002716 |
How to type Heavy multiplication X
Windows
Hold Alt and type +2716 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 2716 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 2716. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Heavy multiplication X".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2716, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ✖ in HTML, \2716 in CSS, and \u2716 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X
- Block
- Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
- General category
- So — Symbol, other
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Dingbats block: U2700.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Heavy multiplication X symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ✖ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Heavy multiplication X?
Heavy multiplication X is U+2716 (decimal 10006, hexadecimal 0x2716, octal 0o23426). It lives in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Heavy multiplication X?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X". Its General_Category is So (Symbol, other).
What is the HTML code for Heavy multiplication X?
Use ✖ or ✖. In CSS, use content: "\2716".
How do I type Heavy multiplication X in code?
JavaScript: "\u2716". Python: "\u2716". JSON and Java: "\u2716". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 9C 96.
Is Heavy multiplication X an emoji?
No. Heavy multiplication X is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.