Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross Symbol
╳ is a light diagonal cross character from the box drawing set, useful for “cancel” and “not available” marks.
U+2573
╳ (Unicode U+2573) is a light diagonal cross from the Box Drawing block. It’s often used as a simple “X”-style indicator with a clean, UI-friendly look. You can copy it directly into text, design, or code.
Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross Symbol Meaning
The symbol ╳ is commonly used as a light “X” made from diagonal strokes. Because it comes from the Box Drawing category, it generally fits well alongside other line and box characters in text-based interfaces, tables, and layouts. It can represent “not available,” “canceled,” “incorrect,” or “remove/clear,” especially where you want a typographic cross rather than a heavy multiplication sign. In plain text, it’s also used to create tidy text-art patterns and separators without relying on images.
Common uses
- •Indicating “not available” or “missing” items in lists and tables
- •Marking canceled or rejected options in forms and checklists
- •Showing incorrect entries in QA notes or error summaries
- •Creating clean text-based UI separators and status indicators
- •Building lightweight text art or decorative separators in documents
Examples
╳ Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross
- ╳Server response: ╳ timeout
- ╳Payment method: ╳ not supported
- ╳Task completed: ╳ canceled
- ╳Error: ╳ invalid input
- ╳Item removed: ╳ cleared
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2573 | |
| HTML Entity | ╳ | |
| HTML Code | ╳ | |
| CSS | \2573 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9587 | |
| Decimal | 9587 |
How to type Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross Symbol (╳)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9587 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2573 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2573. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2573, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ╳ 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 Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross symbol mean?
The symbol ╳ is commonly used as a light “X” made from diagonal strokes. Because it comes from the Box Drawing category, it generally fits well alongside other line and box characters in text-based interfaces, tables, and layouts. It can represent “not available,” “canceled,” “incorrect,” or “remove/clear,” especially where you want a typographic cross rather than a heavy multiplication sign. In plain text, it’s also used to create tidy text-art patterns and separators without relying on images.
What is the Unicode code point for ╳?
╳ is U+2573 (Box Drawings Light Diagonal Cross).
How do I copy ╳ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ╳.
How do I use ╳ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\2573.
When should I use ╳ instead of a regular X?
Use ╳ when you want a lighter, box-drawing style diagonal cross that matches line/box typography in text UIs and tables.