Heavy Ballot X
Most keyboards skip the heavy ballot x entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2718 and belongs to the check marks group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ✘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2718 | |
| Name | Heavy Ballot X | |
| HTML (decimal) | ✘ | |
| HTML (hex) | ✘ | |
| CSS content | \2718 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2718 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x9C 0x98 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2718 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 10008 |
How to type the heavy 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
10008on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
✘in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2718"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2718produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the heavy 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 heavy ballot x?
The heavy ballot x has the Unicode code point U+2718. In HTML you can write it as ✘ or ✘.
What is the alt code for the heavy ballot x symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 10008 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ✘ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the heavy ballot x symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2718 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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