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☑ check box with check

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Unicode information

Namecheck box with check
Unicode nameBALLOT BOX WITH CHECK
Code pointU+2611
HTML decimal☑
HTML hex☑
CSS\2611
JavaScript\u2611
CategoryCheck Marks
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ☑ check box with check

The ☑ character is listed as check box with check in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It belongs to the check-mark family and commonly represents confirmation, selection or completion.

Common uses

  • Task lists.
  • Confirmations and completed states.
  • Forms, tables and documentation.

How to type ☑ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ☑. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for check box with check, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2611 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ☑. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ☑ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ☑ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ☑ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2611, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ☑.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal☑
HTML hex☑
CSS content\2611
JavaScript\u2611
Python\u2611
Unicode text☑

Usage examples

☑ — check box with check
Unicode: U+2611
HTML: ☑

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