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ASCII Art Letter X: Copy and Paste
The letter X in bold ASCII art, great for banners and text art. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, plus a downloadable PNG version.
Small (36 cols x 16 lines)
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Medium (54 cols x 24 lines)
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The ASCII art letter X is used in error and negation displays, X/Twitter cross-platform posts, and name displays for names like Xander or Xena. The two diagonal strokes crossing at the center is the defining X structure. Large renders the crossing point and both diagonals clearly. Medium works in banner contexts. X also carries significant cultural associations as both a rejection symbol and as the rebrand name of Twitter, giving it presence in social media posts.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is letter X ASCII art most commonly used?
Error and rejection displays in technical documentation, cross-posting content between X/Twitter and other platforms, name displays for X-initial names, and gaming communities where X means elimination or game over.
Does the crossing point show at small size?
At small the two diagonals cross at a single character in the center. The X shape is one of the most recognizable letter forms at small size due to its symmetric diagonal structure.
Can I use X ASCII art in a technical error display?
Yes. The X letter works in README error tables, terminal output documentation, and Discord bot error message formatting alongside other status symbols like checkmarks.
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