Ballot X Symbol
✗ (Ballot X) is an X-style mark used to indicate rejection, failure, or an unchecked/negative option.
U+2717
✗, also known as the Ballot X, is a Dingbats symbol commonly used as a clear “X” marker. It works well in user interfaces, forms, and status messages. This page gives you ready-to-copy character and code escapes.
Ballot X Symbol Meaning
The ✗ (BALLOT X, U+2717) is widely recognized as an X mark used to indicate a negative outcome. In forms and interfaces it can represent rejection, failure, an incorrect answer, or a task that was not completed. It also appears in voting-related or decision-context designs where an “X” is placed to show a selection that does not pass. Because it’s compact and visually distinctive, designers often use it for status indicators, alerts, and summary lists where you need an instantly readable symbol rather than words.
Common uses
- •Marking incorrect answers in quizzes or assessments
- •Showing failure or error status in UI notifications
- •Indicating “not selected” or “no” in checklists and forms
- •Labeling rejected items in reviews, moderation, or approvals
- •Using as a compact cross mark in status summaries and dashboards
Examples
✗ Ballot X Symbol (X Mark)
- ✗Result: ✗ Please try again.
- ✗Question 2: ✗ Incorrect
- ✗Consent not confirmed: ✗
- ✗Item removed: ✗
- ✗Status: ✗ Failed
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2717 | |
| HTML Entity | ✗ | |
| HTML Code | ✗ | |
| CSS | \2717 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10007 | |
| Decimal | 10007 |
How to type Ballot X Symbol (✗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10007 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2717 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2717. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2717, 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 Ballot X symbol mean?
The ✗ (BALLOT X, U+2717) is widely recognized as an X mark used to indicate a negative outcome. In forms and interfaces it can represent rejection, failure, an incorrect answer, or a task that was not completed. It also appears in voting-related or decision-context designs where an “X” is placed to show a selection that does not pass. Because it’s compact and visually distinctive, designers often use it for status indicators, alerts, and summary lists where you need an instantly readable symbol rather than words.
What is the Unicode for ✗?
The symbol ✗ is BALLOT X with Unicode code point U+2717.
How can I copy ✗ as text?
Copy the character directly: ✗. You can paste it into documents, design tools, or web text fields.
How do I use it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ✗.
How do I use ✗ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2717. JavaScript escape: \\u{2717}.