Heavy multiplication X (✖) is the Unicode character at U+2716 in Dingbats. Official name: HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X. It is a bold X used for close/dismiss cues, incorrect marks, and decorative cancellation — not the math times sign.
Remember
Character ✖
Unicode U+2716
Hex entity ✖
Decimal ✖
CSS escape \2716
Named entity (none)
Meaning heavy multiplication / close X
Not the same × (×) · ✗ (✗) · ✘
Prefer ✖ or ✖ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ✖ in a UTF-8 document. For math multiplication, prefer × (×).
Built with Hex: ✖
Built with Decimal: ✖
Built with CSS: ✖
Typed: ✖
✖ Close dialog
Math times: 2 × 3
How It Works
1. Hex:✖ inserts code point U+2716 → ✖.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10006 → ✖. Same visual as hex.
3. CSS: use \2716 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ✖.
4. Typed: paste ✖ in a UTF-8 document when you need this dingbat. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose such as “Close” so meaning is clear to everyone.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with heavy multiplication X.
Name
No named entity
There is no HTML5 named entity for U+2716. Use ✖ or ✖. Do not invent &heavymult;.
×
Not ×
× is × (U+00D7), the math multiplication sign. Heavy multiplication X is ✖. Use × in equations.
✗
Not ✗
✗ is ✗ (U+2717). Heavy multiplication X is ✖. Related marks — different weight and code points.
Font
Font coverage
Some fonts omit Dingbats. If ✖ is missing, fall back to text (“Close”) or a font with U+2716 coverage.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2716 belongs in CSS strings. ✖ / ✖ belong in HTML.
a11y
Add accessible text
Screen readers may not announce ✖ clearly. Prefer aria-label="Close" or nearby prose for actions.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ✖, not ✖.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Heavy multiplication X (U+2716) and its entity forms (✖, ✖, CSS \\2716) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Heavy Multiplication X (✖)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2716Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ✖ in HTML (no named form). Use ✖ when decimal form is required, and \\2716 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: heavy multiplication X is U+2716 (decimal 10006) — glyph ✖.
HTML: no named entity — use ✖ / ✖ / type ✖.
CSS: use \2716 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ✖ ≠ × (×) — use for close/cancel dingbat cues.
One line:U+2716 → ✖ / ✖ / CSS \2716 (no named form).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ✖ (hex), ✖ (decimal), type ✖ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2716 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2716.
U+2716 (HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X). Hex 2716, decimal 10006. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this X. Prefer ✖ or ✖. The named entity ✗ is a different character (U+2717).
Use it for close/dismiss cues, incorrect marks, or decorative cancellation. For math multiplication, prefer ×. For a lighter ballot X, use ✗ or heavy ballot X.
HTML numeric entities (✖ or ✖) go in markup. The CSS escape \2716 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. Heavy multiplication X is U+2716 (✖), a Dingbats glyph. × is U+00D7 (×), the multiplication sign used in math.
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Did you know?
Heavy multiplication X is Unicode U+2716 (decimal 10006) — glyph ✖ in Dingbats. There is no HTML5 named entity; use ✖ or ✖. Prefer nearby text or aria-label (for example “Close”). Do not confuse it with math × (×) or ✗ (✗, U+2717).
