How to Type the Cross Mark Symbol (✗)
There's no dedicated keyboard shortcut for this symbol — the simplest option is to copy it directly below.
2717, Alt+X
U+2717
✗
FAQ
How do I type the cross mark symbol (✗) on Windows?
There's no classic Alt code for ✗. Open the emoji and symbols panel with Windows+. (period key), search for "cross", or use the Word method (2717 then Alt+X). The fastest option is to copy the symbol directly on this page.
How do I type the cross mark symbol (✗) on Mac?
There's no dedicated Option shortcut. Open Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space, search for "cross", or copy the symbol above directly.
How do I insert the cross mark symbol (✗) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 2717 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ✗. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
Check mark (✓) or cross mark (✗), which one should I use?
The check mark ✓ confirms or validates an item, while the cross mark ✗ flags an error, a rejection, or an unchecked item. See our dedicated check mark page for that symbol.