Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Multiplication Sign
The true multiplication sign, which is not the letter x however similar it looks.
×
- Windows
- Alt + 0215
- Mac
- Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)
- Unicode
- U+00D7
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About this entry
What it is
The true multiplication sign, which is not the letter x however similar it looks.
Dimensions, ratios and arithmetic in plain text.
Copy & use
How to copy and use multiplication sign
- 01
Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
- 02
Paste it where you need it
Dimensions, ratios and arithmetic in plain text.
- 03
Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for ×
The multiplication sign belongs in arithmetic and in dimensions: 1920 × 1080. It is spaced on both sides, which is part of what distinguishes it from a letter.
Getting the shortcut to work
macOS has no default Option chord for this one — use the Character Viewer or copy it. The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like ×
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Lowercase x
The usual stand-in, and the reason dimensions are so often written wrongly. It sorts and searches as a letter.
Multiplication X
A heavier dingbat intended as a UI close icon rather than an operator.
Common questions
Using multiplication sign
What is multiplication sign?
The true multiplication sign, which is not the letter x however similar it looks. Dimensions, ratios and arithmetic in plain text.
How do I type Multiplication Sign without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0215. On macOS: Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space). Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will multiplication sign work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise multiplication sign after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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