Multiplication Sign
The true multiplication sign, not the letter x. Use it for a product such as 6 × 7, or dimensions such as 1920 × 1080. Most keyboards skip the multiplication sign entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+00D7 and belongs to the math group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | × | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00D7 | |
| Name | Multiplication Sign | |
| HTML (named) | × | |
| HTML (decimal) | × | |
| HTML (hex) | × | |
| CSS content | \00D7 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00D7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC3 0x97 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00D7 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0215 or Alt 158 |
How to type the multiplication sign symbol
- Copy and paste: click the × at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0215on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
×or the named entity×in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00D7"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00D7produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the multiplication sign symbol?
Click the × above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for multiplication sign?
The multiplication sign has the Unicode code point U+00D7. In HTML you can write it as × or ×, or with the named entity ×.
What is the alt code for the multiplication sign symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0215 or Alt 158 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the × from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the multiplication sign symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write × or the named entity ×, and in CSS use content: "\00D7" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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