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check mark

Unicode information

Namecheck mark
Unicode nameHEAVY CHECK MARK
Code pointU+2714
HTML decimal✔
HTML hex✔
CSS\2714
JavaScript\u2714
CategoryCheck Marks
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ✔ check mark

The character is listed as check mark in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is HEAVY CHECK MARK. 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 mark, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2714 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 2714, 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\2714
JavaScript\u2714
Python\u2714
Unicode text

Usage examples

✔ — check mark
Unicode: U+2714
HTML: ✔

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