Latin Small Letter X Letter
“x” is the Latin small letter X (U+0078), commonly used in writing, coding, and labels.
U+0078
The character “x” is Unicode’s Latin small letter X, code point U+0078. It appears in everyday text, as well as in programming languages and technical notations. Below you’ll find practical uses and copy-friendly variants.
Latin Small Letter X Letter Meaning
“x” most commonly functions as a letter in the Latin alphabet. In English and other languages, it’s used in ordinary words (for example, “x” in “example” style words) and in abbreviations. In math and science, “x” is widely used as a variable name (e.g., solving for x), though the exact meaning depends on context. In computing, “x” can be part of identifiers, flags, or file/type notations (for example, “.xml” contains x). Since this character is a standard letter rather than a pictogram or icon, its meaning is primarily linguistic and contextual.
Common uses
- •Writing and typography as a standard Latin letter in words and labels
- •Mathematics and problem statements as a variable name (context-dependent)
- •Programming identifiers (variables, function names, constants) using the character “x”
- •Text conventions and abbreviations where “x” stands for a term or category
- •File extensions and tags in technical text where “x” appears (e.g., “.xml”)
Examples
x Symbol (Latin Small Letter X)
- xEnter your username: xavier
- xSolve for x: 2x + 3 = 11
- xVersion x.4 is now available
- xDownload the file: example.xml
- xPress x to close the window
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0078 | |
| HTML Entity | x | |
| HTML Code | x | |
| CSS | \0078 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 120 | |
| Decimal | 120 |
How to type Latin Small Letter X Letter (x)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 120 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0078 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0078. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0078, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy x with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter X letter mean?
“x” most commonly functions as a letter in the Latin alphabet. In English and other languages, it’s used in ordinary words (for example, “x” in “example” style words) and in abbreviations. In math and science, “x” is widely used as a variable name (e.g., solving for x), though the exact meaning depends on context. In computing, “x” can be part of identifiers, flags, or file/type notations (for example, “.xml” contains x). Since this character is a standard letter rather than a pictogram or icon, its meaning is primarily linguistic and contextual.
What Unicode character is “x”?
It is “LATIN SMALL LETTER X” with Unicode code point U+0078.
How do I copy “x” in different formats for developers?
Use the character itself, or copy the provided escapes: HTML entity x and CSS/JS escapes like \0078 and \u{0078}.
Is “x” the same as the multiplication sign?
No. “x” is a letter (U+0078). A multiplication sign is typically the character × or a symbol like ∗, depending on the notation.
Does “x” have a single fixed meaning?
No. As a letter, its meaning is mostly linguistic and context-based. In math or computing it’s often used as a variable or identifier, but you should rely on the surrounding context.