Ballot X
Reach for ✗ in checklists, tables and status labels, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2717 in the check marks set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ✗ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2717 | |
| Name | Ballot X | |
| HTML (named) | ✗ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ✗ | |
| HTML (hex) | ✗ | |
| CSS content | \2717 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2717 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x9C 0x97 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2717 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 10007 |
How to type the ballot x 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
10007on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
✗or the named entity✗in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2717"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2717produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ballot x 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 ballot x?
The ballot x has the Unicode code point U+2717. In HTML you can write it as ✗ or ✗, or with the named entity ✗.
What is the alt code for the ballot x symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 10007 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ✗ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the ballot x symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ✗ or the named entity ✗, and in CSS use content: "\2717" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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