Its official Unicode name is multiply, filed under math symbols in the symbols group. Keyboards find it when you search for “cancel”, “multiplication”, “sign”, “x”, “×”.
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Questions
What does the multiply emoji mean?
✖️ is the multiply emoji, part of the “math symbols” set in symbols. It is used for cancel, multiplication, sign, x, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the multiply emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ✖️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “cancel”.
When was the multiply emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.