Multiplication Sign
U+00D7Latin-1 Supplement
Also known as times signmultiplication symboldimension signmultiplication cross
Copy and paste ×. The Multiplication Sign character has Unicode code point U+00D7 and decimal HTML code ×.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+00D7- Alt Code
Alt+0215- HTML Code
×- CSS Code
\D7- HTML Entity
×- HEX Code
×
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+00D7
- Decimal
- 215
- Unicode name
- MULTIPLICATION SIGN
- Block
- Latin-1 Supplement · U+0080–U+00FF
- General category
- Math Symbol (Sm)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u00D7"
Appears in
About Multiplication Sign
The multiplication sign is a mathematical operator placed between values or expressions to show multiplication.
× is encoded in Unicode as code point U+00D7 (decimal 215). Its official Unicode name is MULTIPLICATION SIGN.
It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block (U+0080–U+00FF), its General Category is Math Symbol (Sm), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Common uses
- Writing arithmetic multiplication
- Separating dimensions such as width by height
Examples
- Arithmetic
- 4 × 5 = 20
- Dimensions
- 1920 × 1080
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0, the HTML Standard’s list of named character references, and Unicode’s code page mappings.
How to type or insert Multiplication Sign
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Windows Alt code
- With Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 0215 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
00D7, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “multiplication sign”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
00d7, then press Space. - HTML
×or×. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\D7";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u00D7"
Common questions about Multiplication Sign
What is the Multiplication Sign?
The multiplication sign is a mathematical operator placed between values or expressions to show multiplication. In Unicode it is U+00D7, officially named MULTIPLICATION SIGN. It is also known as times sign, multiplication symbol, dimension sign, and multiplication cross.
What is the difference between × and the letter x?
× is the dedicated multiplication sign; the letter x only looks similar. Using × keeps equations and dimensions such as 1920 × 1080 unambiguous, lines up correctly with numbers, and lets screen readers announce it as a multiplication sign rather than a letter.
How do I copy and paste the Multiplication Sign?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. × pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Multiplication Sign on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold Alt, type 0215 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Microsoft Word, type 00D7 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ×. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “multiplication sign”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Multiplication Sign on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “multiplication sign”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Multiplication Sign on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Multiplication Sign in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. × is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “multiplication sign”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 00D7 as the character code.
Is the Multiplication Sign an emoji?
No. × is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Multiplication Sign show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ×. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Latin-1 Supplement block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Multiplication Sign?
In HTML, write × (decimal) or × (hexadecimal), or the named entity ×. In CSS, use content: "\D7"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u00D7". See all HTML codes.