SYMBOL
❎ cross mark button
Unicode information
cross mark buttonNEGATIVE SQUARED CROSS MARKU+274E❎❎\274e\u274ECrosses17.0Meaning 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.
❎❎\274e\u274E\u274E❎Usage examples
❎ — cross mark buttonUnicode: U+274EHTML: ❎