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╳ Diagonal cross ╳: copy and paste
Copy ╳, Unicode U+2573 BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT DIAGONAL CROSS, with one click.
Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross: copy and quick facts
Press Copy to use ╳ instantly. Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross is U+2573; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.
Also searched as: ╳, diagonal cross, box drawings diagonal cross, cross symbol.
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Box Drawings Light Diagonal CrossBOX DRAWINGS LIGHT DIAGONAL CROSSU+2573╳╳\2573\u2573Crosses18.0Unicode context
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Meaning of ╳ Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross
The ╳ character is listed as Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT DIAGONAL CROSS. It belongs to the cross-symbol family; its precise meaning depends on the specific form and context.
Common uses
- Error or cancellation marks, depending on the character.
- Decorative or religious text when applicable.
- Lists, signs and documentation.
How to type ╳ on Windows, Mac and mobile
Windows
The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ╳. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2573 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ╳. You can also use Insert → Symbol.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ╳ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.
iPhone / iPad
iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ╳ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
Android
Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ╳ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2573, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ╳.
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