Ballot Box With X Symbol
☒ shows a ballot box marked with an X to indicate a selected or completed choice.
U+2612
☒ is the Unicode symbol called “Ballot Box with X” (U+2612). It’s commonly used in forms, checklists, and UI labels to show that an option was chosen. This page helps you understand and copy the symbol for web, design, and documents.
Ballot Box With X Symbol Meaning
The “Ballot Box with X” symbol (☒) is used to represent voting or selection with an X. In practice, it communicates that a specific option has been marked, confirmed, or selected—often in the context of forms, surveys, and ballots. Compared with a plain ballot box, the X adds an explicit “checked” or “chosen” signal. You’ll also see it in printed layouts and digital interfaces where people need a quick visual indicator that a selection is complete or an item has been responded to.
Common uses
- •Indicating a selected answer in polls, surveys, or questionnaires
- •Marking completion or confirmation in forms and document check sections
- •Building accessible UI labels for options that are chosen (e.g., “selected: ☒”)
- •Annotating votes or preferences in reports, ballots, or election summaries
- •Creating checklist-style callouts in design mockups and templates
Examples
☒ Ballot Box with X
- ☒Your choice: ☒ Option A
- ☒☒ Confirmed
- ☒Select one: [ ] Option 1 ☒ Option 2 [ ] Option 3
- ☒Ballot item: ☒ Yes
- ☒Response status: ☒ Submitted
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2612 | |
| HTML Entity | ☒ | |
| HTML Code | ☒ | |
| CSS | \2612 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9746 | |
| Decimal | 9746 |
How to type Ballot Box With X Symbol (☒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9746 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2612 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2612. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2612, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☒ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Ballot Box With X symbol mean?
The “Ballot Box with X” symbol (☒) is used to represent voting or selection with an X. In practice, it communicates that a specific option has been marked, confirmed, or selected—often in the context of forms, surveys, and ballots. Compared with a plain ballot box, the X adds an explicit “checked” or “chosen” signal. You’ll also see it in printed layouts and digital interfaces where people need a quick visual indicator that a selection is complete or an item has been responded to.
Is ☒ the same as a checked checkbox?
It’s similar in meaning: ☒ typically indicates that an option was marked. However, it’s specifically the “ballot box with x” character, not the standard checkbox UI element.
What are the Unicode details for ☒?
Unicode name: BALLOT BOX WITH X. Code point: U+2612. HTML entity: ☒. CSS escape: \\2612. JavaScript escape: \\u{2612}.
Where should I use ☒ instead of ☑ or ☐?
Use ☒ when you want an explicit “marked with X” look. Choose ☑ for a check-mark style, and ☐ for an unmarked ballot box.
Can I copy ☒ into web pages and apps?
Yes. You can paste the character directly, or use the Unicode escapes (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) for consistent rendering.