Math symbols
Multiplication Symbol
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× versus x and *
× is the multiplication sign U+00D7. The character x is the Latin letter U+0078 and often names a variable, while * is the ASCII asterisk U+002A used as a multiplication operator by many programming languages and spreadsheet formulas. Similar appearance does not make these characters interchangeable.
Use × in ordinary mathematical prose when a times sign is intended. Use x for a letter or variable, and use * only when the destination program requires that syntax. This page copies characters and writes notation; it does not calculate a product.
What ·, ✕, and ⨯ mean
· is U+00B7 MIDDLE DOT. Some mathematical styles use a centered dot for multiplication, but it also has non-mathematical uses. ✕ is U+2715 MULTIPLICATION X, a dingbat character that can be useful as a visual mark but is not the standard U+00D7 times sign.
⨯ is U+2A2F VECTOR OR CROSS PRODUCT. It belongs to a specialized mathematical context and should not silently replace a generic multiplication sign. Follow the notation required by your subject, publisher, code editor, or formula parser.
Keyboard, HTML, and LaTeX formats
In Microsoft Word on Windows, type 00D7 and press Alt + X to create ×. On a Mac, open Character Viewer and search for multiplication sign. On a phone, copying × above is usually faster than switching keyboards.
Use × in HTML source and \times in a LaTeX math environment. Those are source-code forms: pasting them into an ordinary message does not automatically turn them into a rendered symbol.
Sources and standards
Frequently asked questions
What is the multiplication symbol?
The standard multiplication sign is ×, Unicode U+00D7. It is also called the times sign.
Can I use x instead of ×?
Not always. x is a letter and can represent a variable, while × is a mathematical sign. Use the character required by your document or application.
What multiplication sign should I use in code or Excel?
Many programming languages and spreadsheet formulas require the ASCII asterisk *. Check the application's syntax instead of pasting the visual × character into a formula.
How do I type × in HTML or LaTeX?
Use × in HTML source. In a LaTeX math environment, use \times. For plain text, copy the × character itself.