Vector Or Cross Product Symbol
Codes for this symbol
| Method | Value |
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Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code, macOS Option shortcut, named HTML entity.
How to type vector or cross product on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 1 0 7 9 9 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 10799.
- Release Alt. The Vector Or Cross Product character (⨯) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type vector or cross product on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for Vector Or Cross Product. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Vector Or Cross Product" and click the character to insert it.
How to use vector or cross product in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\2A2F";() - Python:
\u2A2Forchr(0x2A2F) - JavaScript:
\u2A2ForString.fromCodePoint(0x2A2F) - JSON:
"\u2A2F"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ⨯?
No legacy Alt code exists for Vector Or Cross Product because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+2A2F in HTML, CSS or the Character Viewer instead.
How do I type ⨯ without a numpad?
Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ⨯, or copy the character directly from this page.
Why does Alt+10799 not work?
Alt+10799 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.
What is the Unicode for Vector Or Cross Product?
The Unicode codepoint for Vector Or Cross Product is U+2A2F. You can use this value in HTML as ⨯, in CSS as \2A2F, and in Word with Alt+X.
How do I type ⨯ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search for the character name or U+2A2F, then click it.