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X Mark Symbol (✗)
The X mark (✗) means wrong, no or cancelled — the standard partner of the check mark.
X Mark codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2717 |
| Unicode name | Ballot X |
| HTML named entity | ✗ |
| HTML decimal | ✗ |
| HTML hex | ✗ |
| CSS content code | \2717 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2717 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
X Mark variants (8)
8 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
The X mark is the check mark's opposite: it flags wrong answers, rejected options and cancelled items. Teachers mark errors with it, apps show it when an action fails, and voting papers use an X to cast a vote. Don't confuse it with the letter x or the multiplication sign × — ✗ is a true ballot X, drawn to sit neatly next to ✓ in the same list, which is why the two are often copied together.
Examples in use
- ✗ Out of stock
- Question 4 ✗ — correct answer: B
- ✓ Approved ✗ Denied
How to type the x mark
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ✗. In Microsoft Word, type 2717 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ✗ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "X Mark", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ✗. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2717 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ✗ and ×?
The sign ✗ is a ballot X used to mean 'wrong' or 'no'. The sign × is the multiplication sign used in maths and dimensions like 10 × 20 cm.
Is there a heavier version of the X mark?
Yes — ✘ (U+2718) is the heavy ballot X, drawn to match the weight of the heavy check mark ✔.
Why does ✗ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2717 (Ballot X). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the X Mark free to use?
Yes. ✗ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13