Check Mark Symbol ✓ ✔ ✅
Copy check mark symbols — light ✓, heavy ✔, circled ✅, and ballot boxes ☑☐. All Unicode checkmark characters with HTML entities and keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac.
All Variations
Symbol Details
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Check Mark | U+2713 | ✓ |
| ✔ | Heavy Check Mark | U+2714 | ✔ |
| ✅ | White Heavy Check Mark (Emoji) | U+2705 | ✅ |
| ☑ | Ballot Box With Check | U+2611 | ☑ |
| ☐ | Ballot Box (Empty) | U+2610 | ☐ |
| ☒ | Ballot Box With X | U+2612 | ☒ |
| ✗ | Ballot X | U+2717 | ✗ |
| ✘ | Heavy Ballot X | U+2718 | ✘ |
| ❌ | Cross Mark (Emoji) | U+274C | ❌ |
| ❎ | Negative Squared Cross Mark (Emoji) | U+274E | ❎ |
| ✱ | Heavy Asterisk | U+2731 | ✱ |
| 〇 | Ideographic Number Zero (circle check alternative) | U+3007 | 〇 |
Usage
Check marks indicate completion, approval, correctness, or selection. They are used in to-do lists, forms, surveys, product comparisons, feature lists on websites, and anywhere a binary yes/no or done/not-done status needs to be communicated.
How to Type
| Platform | Method / Code |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt+10003 for ✓ or Alt+10004 for ✔ on the numeric keypad. In Word, you can also use the Symbol dialog (Insert > Symbol) and search for 'check'. |
| Mac / iOS | Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for 'check mark'. In Word for Mac, use Insert > Advanced Symbol. |
| HTML Entity | Use ✓ for ✓ (check mark) or ✔ for ✔ (heavy check mark). For the ballot box, use ☑ for ☑. |
| Unicode | ✓ is U+2713, ✔ is U+2714. In Microsoft Word, type 2713 then Alt+X to convert. |
Platform Compatibility
This symbol renders correctly on all listed platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I insert a check mark in Word?
In Microsoft Word, go to Insert > Symbol > More Symbols. Set the font to Wingdings and select the check mark, or set font to normal text and search by Unicode U+2713. Alternatively, hold Alt and type 10003 on the numeric keypad.
How do I add a check mark in Excel?
Select the cell and go to Insert > Symbol. In the font dropdown, choose Wingdings. Scroll to find ✓ and click Insert. You can also change the cell font to Wingdings and type the letter 'P' to display a check mark.
What is the difference between ✓ and ✔?
✓ (U+2713) is the standard check mark with lighter strokes. ✔ (U+2714) is the heavy check mark with thicker, bolder strokes. Both are commonly used; the heavy version is more visible at small sizes.
How do I create a checkbox in HTML?
For functional checkboxes, use <input type='checkbox'>. For decorative checkbox symbols in text, use ☐ for ☐ (empty box) or ☑ for ☑ (checked box).