Times With Left Half Black Symbol
⧔ is the “times with left half black” symbol used as a stylized multiplication/cross mark.
U+29D4
You can use ⧔ as a typographic symbol when you need a distinctive cross-like glyph. This page helps you copy it, understand its name, and paste it reliably into text or code.
Times With Left Half Black Symbol Meaning
⧔ is Unicode U+29D4, named “TIMES WITH LEFT HALF BLACK.” Visually, it’s a cross/times-style mark with a filled (black) half on the left, giving it a heavier, more graphic look than plain multiplication symbols. It’s mainly used as a decorative or specialized typographic glyph in math-adjacent layouts, icon-like designs, and documents where a more distinctive cross is helpful. Because it’s part of the Unicode “Math” block, it’s commonly encountered in symbol sets, math-oriented fonts, and typographic resources rather than everyday text.
Common uses
- •Marking items in a stylized checklist or list where you want a stronger cross icon
- •Designing math-adjacent UI elements (e.g., badges, annotations, or status indicators)
- •Creating typographic separators or decorative dividers in posters and layouts
- •Adding emphasis in technical documents when you want a unique “times/cross” glyph
- •Using as an icon in templates, forms, or infographics to indicate removal/negation
Examples
⧔ Times With Left Half Black
- ⧔Remove item ⧔ from the list
- ⧔Error ⧔: please re-check your input
- ⧔Selection ⧔ confirmed
- ⧔Multiply by 2 ⧔ to scale the pattern
- ⧔Rejected ⧔ — not applicable
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29D4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧔ | |
| HTML Code | ⧔ | |
| CSS | \29D4 |
FAQ
What does the Times With Left Half Black symbol mean?
⧔ is Unicode U+29D4, named “TIMES WITH LEFT HALF BLACK.” Visually, it’s a cross/times-style mark with a filled (black) half on the left, giving it a heavier, more graphic look than plain multiplication symbols. It’s mainly used as a decorative or specialized typographic glyph in math-adjacent layouts, icon-like designs, and documents where a more distinctive cross is helpful. Because it’s part of the Unicode “Math” block, it’s commonly encountered in symbol sets, math-oriented fonts, and typographic resources rather than everyday text.
What is the Unicode code point for ⧔?
⧔ is Unicode code point U+29D4 (TIMES WITH LEFT HALF BLACK).
How do I copy ⧔ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code-based use, you can also paste the provided HTML entity (⧔) or CSS/JS escapes.
What’s the difference between ⧔ and the usual multiplication sign ×?
× is the standard multiplication sign. ⧔ is a specific Unicode math glyph with left-half black styling, making it look more graphic and distinctive.
Where might ⧔ appear in fonts or symbol sets?
It’s in the Unicode “Math” category, so it’s most likely to show up in fonts with good Unicode math coverage or symbol/math font sets.