Cross Symbols

This category includes two related but distinct uses of the word "cross": X-shaped mark symbols used to indicate something is wrong or cancelled, and traditional cross shapes used in religious and decorative contexts.

Cross Symbols

How to Copy Cross Symbols

Click any cross symbol to copy it, then paste it to mark an item as incorrect, cancelled, or — for the religious cross styles — as a decorative or symbolic character.

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Cross Symbols Meanings & Common Uses

X mark symbols like ✗ and ❌ are commonly paired with check marks to show correct versus incorrect answers, completed versus pending tasks, or approved versus rejected items. The Latin cross (✝) and dagger (†) are used in religious contexts and, less commonly, as a footnote reference mark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ✗ and ❌?

✗ is a plain text "Ballot X" that adapts to your font's colour and style, while ❌ is a "Cross Mark" that typically renders as a solid red emoji-style icon on most devices.

What does the dagger symbol (†) mean?

The dagger symbol is traditionally used as a footnote marker in printed text, and separately, as a religious symbol representing the cross.