Multiplication Symbol (×)
Click × to copy it. On Windows, Alt+0215 works with compatible code pages; on Mac, open Character Viewer and search for multiplication sign. Use the codes below for Word, Excel, HTML, Unicode, and LaTeX.
How to Type Multiplication Symbol on Windows (Alt Code)
The multiplication symbol Alt code is Alt+0215 on Windows systems using a compatible code page. Hold Alt, type 0215 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to insert ×.
- Click where the symbol should go.
- Hold Alt and type 0215 on the numeric keypad.
- Release Alt and × appears.
Alt codes need a numeric keypad with Num Lock on and depend on the active Windows code page. If a different character appears, copy × from this page or use the Windows emoji and symbol panel.
Where Is the Multiplication Symbol on a Mac Keyboard?
On a Mac, press Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search for multiplication sign, and select ×. This works across keyboard layouts and avoids inserting a similar-looking character by mistake.
Multiplication sign on phone keyboards
Phone keyboard layouts vary, and × is not always visible on the first symbols screen. Copy it from this page, or add a text replacement if you use the sign often in notes, messages, or captions.
Multiplication Symbol for Excel, Word, and Google Docs
In Word, type 00D7 and press Alt+X, or use Insert → Symbol. In Excel and Google Sheets, use * in a formula and =UNICHAR(215) when you need to display ×. In Google Docs, use Insert → Special characters and search for multiplication.
Unicode Multiplication Symbol, HTML, Alt, and LaTeX Codes
| Format | Code | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | × | |
| Unicode code point | U+00D7 | |
| HTML named entity | × | |
| HTML decimal | × | |
| HTML hexadecimal | × | |
| CSS content | \00D7 | |
| LaTeX | \times | |
| Windows Alt code (code-page dependent) | Alt+0215 | |
| Word shortcut | 00D7, Alt+X | |
| Excel display formula | =UNICHAR(215) |
Multiplication Dot Symbol vs ×, x, and *
× is the Unicode multiplication sign (U+00D7), x is the letter x, and ⋅ is the dot operator (U+22C5). The multiplication dot symbol is common in dot products and compact mathematical notation. Use × for displayed arithmetic and dimensions such as 10 × 20 cm, x for a variable or name, and ⋅ when centered-dot notation is conventional.
What Is the Excel Symbol for Multiplication?
Excel and Google Sheets use the asterisk * as the multiplication operator, so =6*7 calculates correctly. Typing × into a formula is not the same operation and can produce a formula error. For a visible label, paste × or return it with =UNICHAR(215).
What Symbol Do You Use to Do Multiplication in JavaScript?
JavaScript uses the asterisk * for multiplication, as in 6 * 7. The × character is text, not a JavaScript operator, so writing 6 × 7 in code will not calculate. Use × in displayed explanations, labels, or comments when you want the typographic sign.
Multiplication Symbol in Word and LaTeX
Word and Google Docs accept × as pasted text, while Word also supports 00D7 followed by Alt+X. In LaTeX math mode, use \times, as in $a \times b$. In HTML, paste × directly or use ×.
Times Multiplication Symbol in Measurements and Labels
Use × between dimensions and sizes, such as 1920 × 1080, 4 × 6 in, or 10 × 20 cm. It keeps a dimension separator distinct from a variable x, although the final font and platform can still change how the sign looks.