| HTML | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| × |
××U+D7 |
Multiplication Sign The Multiplication Sign, denoted as ×, represents the mathematical operation of multiplication, multiplying one number by another. |
| ÷ |
÷÷U+F7 |
Division Sign Represents the mathematical operation of division. |
| + |
+U+2B |
Addition Sign Represents the mathematical operation of addition. |
| - |
-U+2D |
Subtraction Sign Represents the mathematical operation of subtraction. |
| = |
=U+3D |
Equal Symbol Represents equality between two numerical expressions. |
| ≠ |
≠≠U+2260 |
Not Equal To Represents inequality between two numerical expressions. |
| * |
*U+2A |
Asterisk Often used as an alternative to the Multiplication Sign in programming and data entry. |
| ✖️ |
✖ ️U+2716 U+FE0F |
Heavy Multiplication Sign Emoji Represents the operation of multiplication and is often used in informal contexts or digital communication. |
| ➗ |
➗U+2797 |
Heavy Division Sign Emoji Represents the operation of division and is often used in informal contexts or digital communication. |
| ➕ |
➕U+2795 |
Heavy Plus Sign Emoji Represents the operation of addition and is commonly used in informal settings or digital communication. |
| ➖ |
➖U+2796 |
Heavy Minus Sign Emoji Represents the operation of subtraction and is often used in informal contexts or digital communication. |
What is the Multiplication Sign?
The Multiplication Sign, symbolized by ×, is used in mathematics to indicate the operation of multiplication, where one number is multiplied by another. In programming and data entry, the asterisk (*) is often used as an alternative to the Multiplication Sign (×). For example, the expression "5 × 3" is equivalent to "5 * 3."
How to Type the Multiplication Sign Using Keyboard Shortcuts, Alt Codes, and LaTeX
- Windows: Hold down the Alt key and type
0215on the numeric keypad, then release the Alt key. - Mac: Press Option + Shift + 8.
- Linux: Press Ctrl + Shift + u, then type
00D7and press Enter. - HTML: Use the named entity
×or the numeric entity×. - LaTeX: To type the Multiplication Sign in LaTeX, use the command
\times.
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