How to type ✗ on Windows
Need ballot x (✗) (✗) on Windows? The fastest path is to copy the character below and paste it into any app. We also list the system shortcut, HTML entity and Unicode codepoint so you can choose what fits your workflow on Windows.
Copy ✗ on Windows
Set up your Windows keyboard
- Open Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region.
- Click Add a language and choose the language you need.
- Open the new language entry and click Options → Add a keyboard.
- Switch layouts at any time with Win + Space.
HTML entity
✗
✗
Unicode codepoint
U+2717
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type ✗ on Windows?
Tap Copy above and paste ✗ wherever you need it on Windows. The character is already in the right encoding and works in any app.
Does Windows have a built-in shortcut for ✗?
Sometimes. Windows can usually produce ✗ via the system shortcut shown above; if your keyboard layout doesn't include it, copy-paste is universal.
Why does ✗ sometimes show as a box on Windows?
The font in your app doesn't include ✗. Switch to a Unicode-complete font such as Noto, Arial Unicode MS or the Windows default system font.
Can I add ✗ to autocorrect on Windows?
Yes. Most modern versions of Windows let you create a text replacement (e.g. "xcross-mark") that expands to ✗.