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Check Mark Symbol (✓)

The check mark (✓) means done, correct or approved — click it to copy and paste it into documents, lists and messages.

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Check Mark · U+2713 · Check Marks & Crosses

Click the symbol or the button to copy it, then paste it anywhere — documents, messages, bios and code.

Check Mark codes

Code	Value
Unicode code point	`U+2713`
Unicode name	`Check Mark`
HTML named entity	`&check;`
HTML decimal	`✓`
HTML hex	`✓`
CSS content code	`\2713`
JavaScript / JSON	`\u2713`
Windows Alt code	No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above
LaTeX	`\checkmark`

Check Mark variants (5)

5 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.

✔Heavy Check Mark ☑Ballot Box With Check✅White Heavy Check Mark✗Ballot X✘Heavy Ballot X

Meaning & usage

The check mark is the universal symbol for 'correct', 'complete' and 'yes'. Teachers tick right answers, apps tick finished tasks, and forms tick the boxes you have completed.

Its shape comes from quick handwritten ticks, and it has a close family: the heavier ✔ for emphasis, the boxed ☑ for forms, and the green ✅ used by apps and messaging. Use ✓ when you want a clean, professional tick that works in any font and any document.

Examples in use

✓ Task completed
Packing list: passport ✓ tickets ✓ charger ✓
Step 1 ✓ Step 2 ✓ Step 3 — pending

How to type the check mark

Windows

There is no Alt code or direct key for ✓. In Microsoft Word, type 2713 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.

Mac

There is no Option-key shortcut for ✓ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Check Mark", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.

iPhone & Android

Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ✓. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)

Linux

Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2713 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ✓ and ✔?

Both are check marks. The sign ✓ (U+2713) is the standard, lighter tick; ✔ (U+2714) is a heavier, bolder version that stands out more in lists.

How do I type a check mark in Word or Excel?

There is no Alt code for ✓. Copy it from this page and paste it, or in Word use Insert → Symbol and choose code 2713. In Google Docs, Insert → Special characters → search 'check'.

Is a check mark the same as a tick?

Yes — 'tick' is the British English word and 'check mark' the American one. They are the same symbol.

Why does ✓ sometimes show as a box or question mark?

The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2713 (Check Mark). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.

Is the Check Mark free to use?

Yes. ✓ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.

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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13