cross mark button
Unicode: 274E
Description
A white square with a black border and a white cross mark or multiplication sign within it. Often associated with negation or 'X' in a digital context.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents negation, cancellation, incorrectness, error, or 'no entry'. It can also signify 'close' or 'delete' in user interfaces.
Backstory
The X-mark symbol has a long history of use for negation, marking, or cancellation. In digital iconography, it became a standard symbol for 'close' or 'delete' operations, especially with the advent of graphical user interfaces. Its encoding as an emoji reflects this widespread digital utility.
Usage Examples
- Indicating an incorrect answer: 'That's wrong! ✖️'
- Closing a pop-up window: 'Click ✖️ to dismiss.'
- Denying a request: 'Request denied ✖️'
- Marking something as cancelled or unavailable: 'Event cancelled ✖️'
- General negative response: 'Don't do that ✖️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to indicate an incorrect answer, a denied request, or a general negative response. In user interfaces, it's widely recognized as a 'close' or 'delete' button for windows, tabs, or items.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture for negation or error. In some contexts, particularly in Japan, it might be used to indicate something is missing or out of stock, similar to 'x' marks on an item list.