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Cross Mark Button EmojiUnicode: 274E

A red square with an X inside, used to indicate rejection, cancellation, or that something is incorrect. Commonly used in forms, polls, and checklists to mark a negative response.

Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0

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Meaning and Interpretation

❎ The cross mark button is a red square with a white X, used to indicate something is incorrect, canceled, or not allowed. It's like a digital "no" symbol. On Twitter and Instagram, people use it in polls to mark the losing option or in bios to show they're against something. On WhatsApp, you'll see it in group chats when someone rejects a suggestion. It's also used in checklists to mark tasks as incomplete or wrong.

Symbolism

  • Rejection or denial
  • Cancellation or removal
  • Incorrectness or failure

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Marking wrong answers on a study quiz
  • Showing disapproval in a tweet about a bad take
  • Indicating a canceled event in a group chat

Usage Examples in Conversation

I voted no on that ❎
The answer is wrong ❎ try again
Plans canceled ❎ see you next week
This item is not available ❎
❎ for incorrect, ✅ for correct

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use in polls or checklists to indicate a negative or incorrect option
  • Pair with ✅ for a clear contrast
  • Avoid using it when you mean something positive, as it strongly communicates rejection
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