cross mark
About this emoji
The cross mark emoji is part of the Symbols category (other-symbol) since Unicode 0.6. It is associated with: ×, cancel, cross, mark.
The cross mark emoji belongs to the Symbols category, specifically the other-symbol subgroup. It was introduced in Unicode 0.6 and is supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
People commonly use the ❌ cross mark emoji for conveying abstract concepts, directions, warnings, and universal signs. It is often associated with ×, cancel, cross, mark.
Quick facts
| Emoji | ❌ |
| Name | cross mark |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subgroup | other-symbol |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
| Codepoint(s) | U+274C |
| Shortcode alias | :cross_mark: |
How to use
Copy and paste: Click the “Copy to clipboard” button above and paste the emoji anywhere — messages, social media posts, emails, or documents.
Shortcode: On platforms that support emoji shortcodes (Slack, GitHub, Discord), type :cross_mark: and the emoji will auto-complete.
Mobile keyboard: Open your device's emoji keyboard (🌐 or 😊 key) and search for “cross mark” to find it quickly.
Windows: Press Win + . to open the emoji picker, then search by name.
macOS: Press ⌃ Control + ⌘ Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer.