✖ emoji meaning: multiply symbol and more
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖ | Multiply | Symbol for multiplication, cancellation, or error | Symbols | U+2716 | :multiply: |
Meaning
The ✖ emoji is a symbol representing the multiplication sign in mathematics. It also commonly indicates cancellation, a wrong answer, or something that is closed or invalid.
Common Uses
- Mathematical multiplication or calculation contexts
- Marking incorrect answers or errors
- Indicating something has been cancelled or closed
- Used in user interfaces as a close or delete action
- Shown in chats to signal disagreement or rejection
Examples
2 ✖ 2 = 4This option is ✖✖ Closed for the day
Related Emojis
- ✕ (Multiplication sign) – similar but a different style of multiplication symbol
- ❌ (Cross Mark) – indicates wrong or error more emphatically
- ➕ (Plus Sign) – addition symbol, the opposite operation of multiply
- ▶️ (Play Button) – often paired in UI with ✖ as close vs play functions
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+2716. Introduced in Unicode around version 1.1. Display style may vary by platform, appearing as a bold or thin cross. It does not support skin tones as it is a symbol, not a person or hand.
FAQ
What does the ✖ emoji mean?
A symbol primarily for multiplication, also used to show cancellation or errors.
How is the ✖ emoji used?
In math, marking wrong answers, or to indicate something is closed or cancelled.
Does the meaning of the ✖ emoji change by context?
Yes; it can mean multiply in math or signify cancellation or errors depending on context.
