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cross mark button

Unicode information

Namecross mark button
Unicode nameNEGATIVE SQUARED CROSS MARK
Code pointU+274E
HTML decimal❎
HTML hex❎
CSS\274e
JavaScript\u274E
CategoryCrosses
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ❎ cross mark button

The character is listed as cross mark button in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is NEGATIVE SQUARED CROSS MARK. 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 cross mark button, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 274E 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 274e, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ❎.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal❎
HTML hex❎
CSS content\274e
JavaScript\u274E
Python\u274E
Unicode text

Usage examples

❎ — cross mark button
Unicode: U+274E
HTML: ❎

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