HTML Entity for Saltire (☓)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Saltire symbol (☓) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2613 (SALTIRE) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—an X-shaped cross, also known as St. Andrew’s cross, used in heraldry, flags, and as a cancel mark.
Use ☓, ☓, or CSS \2613. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ☓ with U+2717 (✗, ballot X) or U+00D7 (×, multiplication sign / ×).
⚡ Quick Reference — Saltire
U+2613Miscellaneous Symbols
☓Hexadecimal reference
☓Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2613
Hex code ☓
HTML code ☓
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2613
Meaning X-shaped cross (St. Andrew’s cross)
Related U+2717 = Ballot X (✗)
U+2718 = Heavy ballot X (✘)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Saltire symbol (☓) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2613";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Saltire using Hexadecimal: ☓</p>
<p>Saltire using HTML Code: ☓</p>
<p id="point">Saltire using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Saltire symbol (☓) is supported in all modern browsers when using numeric HTML entities or CSS escapes:
👀 Live Preview
See ☓ rendered live and compared with similar X-shaped symbols:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
☓ uses Unicode hexadecimal 2613 to display ☓ in HTML markup.
Decimal HTML Code
☓ uses decimal Unicode value 9747 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2613 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ☓. Unicode U+2613 in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). No named entity.
Use Cases
The Saltire symbol (☓) commonly appears in:
Coat of arms, blazons, and heraldic documentation.
St. Andrew’s cross references, cultural and historical content.
Medieval references, flag history, and educational materials.
Invalid, removed, or negative indicators in lists and UI.
X-shaped cross motifs in typography and design layouts.
Unicode and HTML entity reference pages.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
☓or☓in HTML (no named entity) - Add
aria-labelwhen ☓ conveys meaning (e.g. “cancelled”) - Use CSS
contentfor reusable cancel or mark components - Declare UTF-8 with
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Use respectfully in Scottish and heraldic cultural contexts
Don’t
- Confuse ☓ with ✗ (ballot X) or × (multiplication sign)
- Expect a named HTML entity for U+2613
- Put CSS escape
\2613in HTML text nodes - Assume every font renders ☓ clearly at small sizes
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references plus CSS insert ☓
☓ ☓For CSS, use \2613 in the content property
Unicode U+2613 — SALTIRE (St. Andrew’s cross)
No named entity—use hex or decimal
Not the same as ✗ (ballot X) or ✘ (heavy ballot X)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☓ (hex), ☓ (decimal), or \2613 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three methods render ☓.U+2613 (SALTIRE). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2613, decimal 9747. An X-shaped cross, also called St. Andrew’s cross.U+2613 (☓) is SALTIRE—an X-shaped cross in a box, used in heraldry and as a cancel mark. U+2717 (✗) is BALLOT X—a simpler checkmark-style X for voting and UI. They look similar but have different Unicode meanings.☓ or ☓) go in markup. The CSS escape \2613 belongs in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ☓.Explore More HTML Entities!
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