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❌ Cross Mark Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Ever notice the big red X — universal shorthand for "wrong," "nope," and "absolutely not." People use it to cross things off lists, reject bad takes, and mark something as forbidden. It's the evil twin of ✅ and shows up constantly in those "red flag vs green flag" posts. Game show energy: buzzer sound, wrong answer, ❌.
When to Use
Use to show something is wrong, rejected, or not allowed.
Example Usage
- “That's incorrect ❌”
- “Not happening ❌”
- “Rejected ❌”
Popular Combinations
❌🚫
Absolutely not
✅❌
Right vs wrong
❌❌❌
Triple no
How Cross Mark looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ❌ mean in a text message?▼
Ever notice the big red X — universal shorthand for "wrong," "nope," and "absolutely not." People use it to cross things off lists, reject bad takes, and mark something as forbidden. It's the evil twin of ✅ and shows up constantly in those "red flag vs green flag" posts. Game show energy: buzzer sound, wrong answer, ❌. Use to show something is wrong, rejected, or not allowed. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ❌?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Cross Mark emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ❌?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ❌ would be read aloud as "Cross Mark." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ❌?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:x:` to insert the Cross Mark emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+274c
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:x:Keywords
xnodeleteremovecancelred
When to Use ❌ Cross Mark
Use to show something is wrong, rejected, or not allowed.
- •Send ❌ when you want to express or reference "cross mark" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ❌ in conversations about x or no to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ❌ Cross Mark on social media posts, stories, or comments related to cross mark
- •Combine ❌ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about x, no, delete
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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