Heavy Ballot X
The heavy ballot x (✘) sits at code point U+2718 in Unicode. It belongs to the check marks family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
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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