About Check Mark Symbols
A check mark says "done", "yes" or "correct" faster than any word. This page has 68 marks to copy: check marks (✓ ✔), crosses (✗ ✘), tick boxes (☐ ☑ ☒), list bullets and the emoji versions like ✅ and ❌. Click one and it is copied. Paste it into a to-do list, a Word document, an Excel sheet, a chat or a slide.
The Check marks tab opens first. Every mark you click also goes into a box, so you can build a whole line like ☑ Milk ☐ Bread ☐ Eggs and copy it at once.
Features
- 68 marks in five groups: check marks, crosses, tick boxes, list bullets and emoji
- One click copies a mark
- Build a list in the box — type words between the marks, then Copy all
- Text marks and emoji shown apart, so you pick the right kind
- Search — type *check*, *cross* or *box* to find more emoji
- Recently used marks are saved in this browser
- Private — nothing is sent anywhere
Which check mark is which?
| Mark | Unicode name | Code | HTML | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | check mark | U+2713 | ✓ | a light tick in lists and tables |
| ✔ | heavy check mark | U+2714 | ✔ | a bold tick that stands out |
| ☑ | ballot box with check | U+2611 | ☑ | a ticked box in a list |
| ☐ | ballot box | U+2610 | ☐ | an empty box to tick later |
| ☒ | ballot box with X | U+2612 | ☒ | a box crossed out |
| ✗ | ballot X | U+2717 | ✗ | "no", "wrong" |
| ✘ | heavy ballot X | U+2718 | ✘ | a bold "no" |
| ✅ | check mark button | U+2705 | ✅ | a green emoji tick |
| ❌ | cross mark | U+274C | ❌ | a red emoji cross |
✓ and ✗ are a good pair for tables: both are light and the same size. ✔ and ✘ are the heavy pair.
√ is not a check mark
Many lists of "check mark symbols" give √, and many guides say to type it with Alt + 251. That symbol is really the square root sign (U+221A). It looks like a tick, but:
- A screen reader says "square root", not "check";
- In some fonts it has a long line on top, so it looks like maths.
Use ✓ (U+2713) when you mean "done" or "yes".
Check marks in Word, Excel and Google Docs
- Paste from this page. A Unicode check mark stays a check mark in every app, on every computer.
- Word: Insert → Symbol also lists these marks, if you prefer the menu.
- The Wingdings trick. Some guides tell you to type P in the Wingdings 2 font to get a tick. It works on your screen, but the character is still a "P": if you copy it to another app or the font is missing, the reader sees a letter P. A Unicode ✓ does not have this problem.
- Clickable boxes. For a form people tick on screen, Word has a real check box under Developer → Check Box Content Control, and Excel and Google Sheets have Insert → Checkbox. Use ☐ and ☑ from this page for printed lists or plain text.
Ideas: where check marks help
- A to-do list in a chat: ☑ Book hotel ☐ Pack bags ☐ Print tickets
- A comparison table: Free plan ✓ ✓ ✗ — Paid plan ✓ ✓ ✓
- A quiz or answer key: 1. B ✓ 2. A ✗ 3. D ✓
- A status column in Excel: ✔ sent, ✘ not sent
- A bio or a post: ✅ new video out now
A note on badges. Do not put a check mark next to your name to look like an official "verified" badge. Many apps ban this, and it can get an account limited.
Why some marks show as boxes
✓ ✔ ✗ ✘ ☐ ☑ ☒ work in almost every font. A few marks on this page are newer or rare: 🗸 (light check mark), 🗹 and 🗷 (ballot boxes with bold marks) and 🗴 🗶 (ballot crosses) come from a block that many phones have no font for. If someone may see an empty box, use the common marks.
Check marks and screen readers
A screen reader (the app that reads the screen aloud) reads each mark by its name: "check mark", "heavy ballot X", "ballot box with check". That is clear for one mark. In a table full of ✓ and ✗, the reader hears "check mark" again and again, so a column with Yes / No in words can be easier to follow. In a list for everyone, put the mark and the word: ✓ Done.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy a check mark?
Click the mark on this page — it is copied. Then paste it with Ctrl + V (Windows), Command + V (Mac) or a long press and Paste on a phone.
What is the difference between ✓ and ✅?
✓ is a text symbol: it takes the colour and size of your text, like a letter. ✅ is an emoji: a small green picture that looks a little different on each phone. Use ✓ in documents and tables, ✅ in chats and posts.
How do I type a check mark on my keyboard?
On Windows, press Windows key + . (period) and search "check". On a Mac, press Control + Command + Space and search "check". On a phone, search "check" in the emoji keyboard. These find the emoji ✅ and ✔️; for ✓ or ☐, copying from this page is faster.
Is Alt + 251 a check mark?
No. Alt + 251 types √, the square root sign. It looks like a tick, but screen readers say "square root". Copy ✓ from this page instead.
How do I make a check list with boxes?
Click ☐ for each item and type the item after it in the box Your marks. When something is done, use ☑ instead. Then press Copy all and paste the list.
Will these check marks print?
Yes. They are normal characters, so they print in the font of your document. Make them bigger or bold like any letter.
Related tools
- Copy and Paste Symbols — hundreds of symbols on one page
- Arrow Symbols — → ⇒ ➜ and more arrows
- To-Do List — a real to-do list that ticks off tasks
- Printable Checklist Maker — print a list with real tick boxes
- Emoji Picker — search every emoji by name
How to use it
- The Check marks tab is open: check marks, crosses, tick boxes, list bullets and emoji
- Click a mark — it is copied at once
- To build a list, click a mark, type the item in the box Your marks, and repeat
- Press Copy all to copy the whole list, or Clear to start again
- Type *check* or *cross* in the search box to find more emoji
- Paste the marks into your list, document, sheet or message
