Check Mark Symbols ✓ — Tick & Cross Characters to Copy & Paste
Check mark symbols are Unicode characters used to indicate completion, approval, correctness, and verification. From the simple ✓ Check Mark to the bold ✔ Heavy Check Mark and the colorful ✅ Check Mark Button emoji, these symbols are essential in to-do lists, forms, documents, and digital communication.
Check Mark Symbols Explained
The ✓ Check Mark (U+2713) is the standard Unicode check mark — a simple, clean tick used in documents, forms, and lists. The ✔ Heavy Check Mark (U+2714) is a bolder version, more visible in printed documents and presentations. The ✅ Check Mark Button (U+2705) is the emoji version — a green check mark in a box, used in digital communication for "done," "correct," or "approved."
Cross marks (for "no" or "incorrect") include: ✗ Ballot X (U+2717), ✘ Heavy Ballot X (U+2718), ❌ Cross Mark (U+274C, emoji), and ✕ Multiplication X (U+2715). The ✓/✗ combination is universally understood as yes/no or correct/incorrect.
For forms and ballots, ☑ Ballot Box with Check (U+2611) and ☒ Ballot Box with X (U+2612) represent checked and unchecked states in a box. These are used in printed forms, surveys, and checklists. The ☐ Ballot Box (U+2610) represents an empty checkbox.
Common Usage Scenarios
In to-do lists and task management, ✓ or ✔ marks completed items. In documents, ✅ is used in digital checklists and project status updates. In social media, ✅ signals approval, verification, or completion. The combination ✅ Done or ✔ Completed is common in project management communications.
For HTML and web development, check marks can be inserted as HTML entities: ✓ for ✓, ✔ for ✔. In CSS, check marks are used in custom checkbox styling. In Markdown, - [x] creates a checked task list item on platforms that support GitHub Flavored Markdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type a check mark?
On Windows, press Alt+10003 (numeric keypad) for ✓, or use Win+. and search "check." On Mac, press Option+V for √ (similar but technically a square root symbol). The easiest method on any platform is to copy ✓ or ✔ from this page.
What is the difference between ✓ and ✅?
✓ (U+2713) is a plain Unicode text character — it displays as a simple black check mark in the surrounding text color. ✅ (U+2705) is an emoji — it displays as a colorful green check mark in a box. Use ✓ for documents and formal text; use ✅ for casual digital communication.
Related Symbol Collections
See also: Bullet Point Symbols for • ● ○ list markers, Arrow Symbols for → directional indicators, Math Symbols for mathematical notation, and Copyright Symbols for legal marks.