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Check Mark Symbol
Ticks, checked boxes and crosses: tap one to copy it.
Check marks
Ticks to mark something as done or correct.
Crosses and X marks
To mark something as wrong or cancelled.
Emoji check marks
Color versions.
Check marks and crosses: names and codes
Name and code point come from the Unicode Character Database; HTML codes and Windows Alt codes are the standard ones for each character.
| Symbol | Name | Code point | HTML | Windows Alt code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | CHECK MARK | U+2713 | ✓ | none |
| ✔ | HEAVY CHECK MARK | U+2714 | ✔ | none |
| 🗸 | LIGHT CHECK MARK | U+1F5F8 | 🗸 | none |
| ☑ | BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK | U+2611 | ☑ | none |
| 🗹 | BALLOT BOX WITH BOLD CHECK | U+1F5F9 | 🗹 | none |
| √ | SQUARE ROOT | U+221A | √ | Alt+251 |
| ✗ | BALLOT X | U+2717 | ✗ | none |
| ✘ | HEAVY BALLOT X | U+2718 | ✘ | none |
| ✕ | MULTIPLICATION X | U+2715 | ✕ | none |
| ✖ | HEAVY MULTIPLICATION X | U+2716 | ✖ | none |
| ⨯ | VECTOR OR CROSS PRODUCT | U+2A2F | ⨯ | none |
| 🗴 | BALLOT SCRIPT X | U+1F5F4 | 🗴 | none |
| 🗶 | BALLOT BOLD SCRIPT X | U+1F5F6 | 🗶 | none |
| ☒ | BALLOT BOX WITH X | U+2612 | ☒ | none |
| 🗷 | BALLOT BOX WITH BOLD SCRIPT X | U+1F5F7 | 🗷 | none |
| ☐ | BALLOT BOX | U+2610 | ☐ | none |
Which check mark to use
- ✓ (
U+2713CHECK MARK) for a light, plain tick. - ✔ (
U+2714HEAVY CHECK MARK) when it needs to stand out. - ☑ (
U+2611BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK) and ☐ (U+2610BALLOT BOX) for checklists. - √ (
U+221ASQUARE ROOT) is the square root sign, not a check mark, even though it looks similar.
How to type a check mark
On Windows, press Windows + . (period) while typing and open the Symbols tab of the emoji panel. Symbols that have a Windows Alt code are listed in the table: hold Alt and type the number on the numeric keypad.
On a Mac, press Fn/Globe + E (or choose Edit > Emoji & Symbols) to open the Character Viewer, and search for the symbol's name.
On a phone, the quickest way is to copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type a check mark?
Copy it from this page, or use the Windows emoji panel (Windows + ., Symbols tab) or the Mac Character Viewer (Fn/Globe + E, search check). In HTML, ✓ gives ✓.
Is ✅ the same as ✓?
No. ✓ is a plain text character; ✅ is the check mark button emoji, which phones draw in color.