Saltire Symbol
The ☓ saltire is a crossed-lines symbol commonly used to indicate errors, cancellations, or “wrong” choices.
U+2613
☓ is the Unicode “SALTIRE” character (U+2613). It’s an easy way to visually mark something as crossed out, incorrect, or removed. Copy it for UI text, labels, and documents.
Saltire Symbol Meaning
The ☓ symbol (Unicode name: “SALTIRE”, U+2613) is widely recognized as an “X” formed by two diagonals (a crossed mark). In everyday digital contexts, it often signals that something is wrong, invalid, canceled, or not applicable—similar to a checkmark’s opposite. Designers also use it to label exclusions, deletions, or “crossed out” items in icons and infographics. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be used directly in text content where a simple crossed mark is preferred.
Common uses
- •Marking incorrect answers or validation errors in forms and quizzes
- •Indicating canceled, removed, or rejected items in lists
- •Tagging “not applicable” fields or documents with a clear visual cue
- •Using as a crossed-out status indicator in UI components and dashboards
- •Decorating headings, warnings, or alerts where an “X” style marker fits
Examples
☓ Saltire Symbol (U+2613)
- ☓Sorry—this field is ☓ invalid.
- ☓Order #1842: canceled ☓
- ☓Choose one option only ☓ (no duplicates).
- ☓This item is not applicable ☓
- ☓Removed from the list ☓
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2613 | |
| HTML Entity | ☓ | |
| HTML Code | ☓ | |
| CSS | \2613 |
FAQ
What does the Saltire symbol mean?
The ☓ symbol (Unicode name: “SALTIRE”, U+2613) is widely recognized as an “X” formed by two diagonals (a crossed mark). In everyday digital contexts, it often signals that something is wrong, invalid, canceled, or not applicable—similar to a checkmark’s opposite. Designers also use it to label exclusions, deletions, or “crossed out” items in icons and infographics. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be used directly in text content where a simple crossed mark is preferred.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ☓?
The symbol ☓ is named “SALTIRE” and has the Unicode code point U+2613.
How do I copy and paste the symbol ☓?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity (☓) / CSS escape (\\2613) / JavaScript escape (\\u{2613}).
Where is ☓ commonly used?
It’s commonly used to indicate errors, cancellations, exclusions, or “wrong/not applicable” states in text-based UI and documents.
Is ☓ the same as the multiplication sign ×?
No. While both look like an X, they are different characters with different meanings and code points. ☓ is U+2613 (SALTIRE).