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Check Mark Symbol

The ✓ check mark is a simple symbol used to indicate “yes,” “done,” or “confirmed.”

U+2713

The ✓ check mark (U+2713) is a widely recognized symbol for confirmation and completion. It’s commonly used in UI, lists, and messages to quickly signal success. Below you’ll find copy-friendly options and code points for web use.

Check Mark Symbol Meaning

The ✓ check mark is most often used to mean “correct,” “approved,” “completed,” or “confirmed.” In everyday writing and product interfaces, it can represent a successful outcome (for example, a completed task or a valid selection). It also frequently appears next to items in checklists to show what’s done or what has been verified. In forms and notifications, it can communicate approval or confirmation without extra words. Because it’s compact and visually clear, it works well for status indicators, badges, and short-form content where space matters. The character’s official Unicode name is CHECK MARK, with code point U+2713.

Common uses

  • Mark completed tasks in to-do lists and checklists
  • Indicate success or confirmation in user notifications and status messages
  • Show correct answers or verified information in quizzes and reviews
  • Confirm selections or approvals in forms and settings screens
  • Use as a quick “passed/approved” indicator in dashboards and reports

Examples

✓ Check Mark (U+2713) — Copy & Use

  • Order placed successfully ✓
  • You’re all set ✓
  • Payment received ✓
  • Checklist item approved ✓
  • Correct answer ✓

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+2713
HTML Entity✓
HTML Code✓
CSS\2713

FAQ

What does the Check Mark symbol mean?

The ✓ check mark is most often used to mean “correct,” “approved,” “completed,” or “confirmed.” In everyday writing and product interfaces, it can represent a successful outcome (for example, a completed task or a valid selection). It also frequently appears next to items in checklists to show what’s done or what has been verified. In forms and notifications, it can communicate approval or confirmation without extra words. Because it’s compact and visually clear, it works well for status indicators, badges, and short-form content where space matters. The character’s official Unicode name is CHECK MARK, with code point U+2713.

What is the Unicode code point for the ✓ check mark?

It is U+2713.

How can I display ✓ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ✓.

How can I style or insert ✓ using CSS or JavaScript?

CSS escape: \\2713. JavaScript escape: \\u{2713}.

Is ✓ the same as a checkmark inside a box?

Not exactly. ✓ is just a plain check mark; symbols like ☑ (ballot box with check) include a boxed style.

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