Multiplication Symbol (×)

Copy the Multiplication symbol × to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does × mean?

The multiplication (times) sign is used for multiplication (3 × 4 = 12), in scientific notation (6.02 × 10²³) and for dimensions (1920 × 1080). In vector algebra it denotes the cross product. Its official Unicode name is MULTIPLICATION SIGN.

Codes and properties

Character	×
Unicode name	MULTIPLICATION SIGN
Code point	U+00D7
Decimal	215
Unicode block	Latin-1 Supplement
HTML entity	× · × · ×
CSS	\00D7
JavaScript / JSON	\u00D7
Python	\u00D7 or \N{MULTIPLICATION SIGN}
UTF-8 bytes	C3 97
LaTeX	\times

How to type ×

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste × anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 00D7 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type 0215 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps.
Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 00D7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “multiplication sign”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00d7, then Space.
HTML: × renders as ×.
LaTeX: \times in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type × on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 00D7 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy × from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 0215 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type × on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “multiplication sign”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 00D7.

What is the HTML code for ×?

Use × or × (hex) or × (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ×?

Use \times in math mode.

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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)