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✖️ Multiply Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this bold multiplication sign (×), used for math operations, cancellation, or indicating something is wrong. Can also represent a cross or closing action.
When to Use
Use for multiplication in math, indicating errors, closing/canceling, or crossing something out.
Example Usage
- “5 ✖️ 3 = 15”
- “That answer is wrong ✖️”
- “Cancel that order ✖️”
Popular Combinations
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Wrong answer on test
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Multiplication problem
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Definitely not
How Multiply 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?▼
Spot this bold multiplication sign (×), used for math operations, cancellation, or indicating something is wrong. Can also represent a cross or closing action. Use for multiplication in math, indicating errors, closing/canceling, or crossing something out. 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 Multiply 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 "Multiply." 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 `:heavy_multiplication_x:` to insert the Multiply emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2716-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:heavy_multiplication_x:Keywords
heavymultiplicationxsignmathcalculation
When to Use ✖️ Multiply
Use for multiplication in math, indicating errors, closing/canceling, or crossing something out.
- •Send ✖️ when you want to express or reference "multiply" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ✖️ in conversations about heavy or multiplication to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ✖️ Multiply on social media posts, stories, or comments related to multiply
- •Combine ✖️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about heavy, multiplication, x
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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