Cross Mark ❌

❌ (U+274C) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Cross Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol is the CROSS MARK, with code point U+274C in the Dingbats block and the Common script. In this usage, it is treated as a simple cross mark. It often serves as a UI cue. A cross symbol is used to indicate close or delete actions where users remove items or dismiss dialogs. It also appears to signal an incorrect state or error, depending on the surrounding context. This versatility makes it a common choice in interfaces that aim for quick, visual acknowledgment rather than text labels. In practice, designers place the cross at the edge of a window or on a control that first-level users recognize as reversible or dismissible. The same mark can appear in lists, forms, or menus, where it helps users spot items they want to remove. Because meanings can shift with context, users should rely on adjacent text or standard patterns to confirm action. Overall, the cross mark acts as a simple, recognizable symbol for close, delete, or error, chosen for clarity and quick recognition across many interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+274C in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.