Check Mark ✓
✓ (U+2713) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Check Mark is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: CHECK MARK is the symbol for a check mark. Its codepoint is U+2713, and the hex value is 2713. It comes from the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. A check mark typically means confirmed, done, or correct in lists and UIs. This statement describes how the symbol is used. In lists and UIs, the check mark signals status for items or steps. The sign is a simple mark that communicates approval or completion. It appears in various texts and interfaces where a result is needed quickly and clearly. The combination of its block and script shows its role as a general symbol used across many fonts and contexts. By appearing beside items, it helps users recognize finished work without reading extra words. This makes workflows smoother and reduces confusion in everyday tasks that rely on quick visual cues.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2713 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2713 - Block:
Dingbats - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9C 93 - UTF-16:
2713 - UTF-32:
00002713 - HTML dec:
✓ - HTML hex:
✓ - JS escape:
\u2713 - Python \N{}:
\N{CHECK MARK} - Python \u:
\u2713 - Python \U:
\U00002713 - URL-encoded:
%E2%9C%93 - CSS escape:
\2713
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2713 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ✓ (hex) or ✓ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.