Done! Correct! Approved! The check mark ✓ is the symbol for yes and done. Here’s how to type a check mark anywhere.
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Check Mark Quick Reference
| Symbol | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Name | Check Mark |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt + 10003 |
| Mac Shortcut | Ctrl + Cmd + Space |
| Unicode | U+2713 |
| HTML Entity | ✓ |
| HTML Decimal | ✓ |
What is the Check Mark?
✓ means done, correct, approved. The check mark is used to indicate that something is finished, correct, or approved. It can be found in to-do lists, forms, quizzes, and verification badges.
How to type ✓ on Windows
Alt code: Alt + 10003 (number pad, 5 digits).
Emoji panel: Win + . > “check”.
How to type ✓ on Mac
Control + Command + Space, search “check”.
How to type ✓ in Microsoft Word
Type 2713 then Alt+X. Or go to Insert > Symbol > More Symbols > check mark.
How to type ✓ on iPhone & Android
There is no check mark key on mobile keyboards. You can either copy the check mark ✓ from this page or use the ✅ emoji.
How to type ✓ in HTML
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| Named | ✓ |
| Decimal | ✓ |
How to type ✓ in CSS, JavaScript & Python
| CSS | JavaScript | Python |
|---|---|---|
"\2713" |
"\u2713" |
"\u2713" |
Troubleshooting
- 5-digit Alt codes require the number pad.
- ✓ (U+2713) vs ✔ (U+2714) – These are two different check marks. ✓ is the regular check mark, while ✔ is the heavy check mark.
- Copying the check mark from this page is the easiest method.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alt code?
The Alt code is 10003 — a five-digit code. Hold Alt, type 10003 on the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, then release.
Mac?
Mac has no direct key for ✓. Press Control + Command + Space, search for check, and click it — or copy ✓ from this page.
Unicode?
The Unicode code point is U+2713. The heavier ✔ is U+2714.
HTML?
Use the named entity ✓ in your HTML. The decimal ✓ renders identically.
✓ vs ✔?
✓ (U+2713) is the standard check mark; ✔ (U+2714) is the heavy, bolder check mark. They differ only in stroke weight.
✓ vs ☑?
✓ is the mark on its own; ☑ (U+2611) is a ballot box with a check inside. Use ☑ for checkbox-style lists and ✓ for inline confirmations.
In Word?
Type 2713 then press Alt+X and Word converts it to ✓. You can also find it via Insert > Symbol.
Green check?
✓ itself has no color — it takes your text color, so set the font color to green. For a built-in green box, use the ✅ emoji instead.
In Excel?
Click a cell, hold Alt, and type 10003 on the numeric keypad. Or go to Insert > Symbol, find ✓, and insert it.
Copy-paste?
Yes, ✓ pastes cleanly everywhere. It is the fastest option on phones, where no keyboard shortcut exists.
Conclusion
2713 + Alt+X in Word, or copy-paste. Code: ✓.
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