// Symbol tool
Check Symbols
Copy and paste tick marks, checkmarks, ballot box checks, and cross marks for forms, checklists, and status indicators.
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// Copy and paste
Check Mark Copy and Paste
One click copies the symbol to your clipboard and adds it to the field above. Check mark text, checkbox symbols, X marks, and emoji are all here.
// Icons and images
Check Mark Icons and PNG Images
Need a green check mark PNG, a blue check mark, or an X mark image instead of text? Download transparent icons as PNG or SVG.
// Keyboard and apps
How to Type a Check Mark
There is no check mark key on a keyboard. Copy one above, or use these shortcuts.
Windows alt code
Alt+251 gives √, a square-root sign that looks similar but is not a true check mark. For ✓ or ✔, copy it above, or use the emoji panel (Windows key + period).
Mac
Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for “check”.
iPhone and Android
Open the emoji keyboard and search “check” for ✅, ✔️, and ☑️. On iPhone, Text Replacement can turn a shortcut like “chk” into ✓.
Check mark in Word
Type 2713 and press Alt+X for ✓, or 2714 for ✔. You can also use Insert, Symbol, More Symbols.
Check mark in Excel
Paste a symbol into any cell, or use =UNICHAR(10003) for ✓ and =UNICHAR(10004) for ✔.
Check mark in Google Docs
Use Insert, Special characters and search “check mark”, or paste one. For a to-do list, use Format, Bullets and numbering, Checklist.
Chromebook and Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2713, then press Enter or Space to insert ✓.
Check mark in Google Sheets
Paste a symbol into a cell, or use =UNICHAR(10003). Insert, Checkbox adds a clickable tick box.
Slack and Discord
Type :white_check_mark: for ✅, :heavy_check_mark: for ✔️, or :x: for ❌ and press Enter.
// Codes and entities
Check Mark HTML Codes, Unicode, and CSS
Click any code to copy it. Use the HTML entity in web pages, the CSS value in content, and the Alt+X code in Word.
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// Messaging
What Does a Check Mark Mean on WhatsApp?
The one check mark, double check mark, and blue check marks show where your message is in its journey.
One check mark
Your message was sent but has not been delivered to the other phone yet. It may be offline.
Two grey check marks
Your message was delivered to the other person's phone. They may not have opened it.
Two blue check marks
The message was read. If someone turns off read receipts, you will not see blue check marks.
// Meaning and use
When to Use a Check Mark
A check mark can mean done, correct, approved, or selected. Context decides which.
Exams and quizzes
In many places a tick marks a right answer and a cross marks a wrong one. It is not universal: in Japan a circle (⭕) usually marks a correct answer and ✕ marks a wrong one.
To-do lists
Use ✓ or ☑ for finished tasks and ☐ for open ones. A ✗ or struck-through text is a common way to show a dropped task.
Ballots and forms
An empty box ☐ is left for options not chosen, and ☑ or ☒ marks the choice. Pick one style and keep it the same throughout.
// Questions
Check Mark Questions
What is the difference between ✓ and ✔?
✓ (U+2713) is a thin check mark and ✔ (U+2714) is the heavy, bolder version. Both are plain text characters, so they take the colour and font of the text around them.
What is the green check mark emoji?
✅, the white heavy check mark, is the one most platforms draw as a green check. ✔️ is usually drawn as a plain dark check without a box.
Is there a blue check mark emoji?
No. Unicode has no blue check mark. Blue ticks and verified badges are drawn by each app. Use the blue icon above, or colour a ✔ with your editor's text colour.
How do I make a check mark on the keyboard?
Copy one from this page, use Alt+X in Word, the Character Viewer on Mac, or the emoji keyboard on your phone. The guide above has the steps.
What does 💯 mean?
The hundred points emoji means 100%, full marks, or complete agreement. People use it to praise something or to say “absolutely”.
What does ✔️ mean in a text message?
Usually done, approved, or yes. ❌ usually means no or a problem.
Can I use a check mark as a bullet point?
Yes. Paste ✓ at the start of each line in a resume, email, or social bio. Use the same symbol on every line so the list looks tidy.
Why does my check mark show as a box?
The font you are using does not include that character. Try a different font, or use the emoji version (✅ or ✔️), which your device draws itself.