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ASCII Art Cross Mark: Copy and Paste
A bold X cross mark symbol for errors and negation. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, plus a downloadable PNG version.
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Cross mark ASCII art appears in code review contexts on GitHub, error logging documentation, and Discord channels where denied or rejected items need a clear visual marker. The X shape formed by two diagonal lines is one of the most universal negation symbols. Medium renders both diagonals clearly. Small compresses to a compact X that reads as negation or error in any context.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is cross mark ASCII art used in tech contexts?
Pull request reviews on GitHub and GitLab, issue tracker comments, README compatibility tables where features are marked supported or unsupported, and terminal script output logging where errors need a visual indicator.
Does the X shape read at small size?
At small the X is compact but both diagonal lines are present. The cross mark is one of the simplest and most readable symbols at any size.
Can I pair this with checkmark ASCII art?
Yes. Using checkmark and cross mark together in a feature comparison table or a status list is a common convention in README files and documentation. The visual contrast makes the table easy to scan.
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