Check Mark
The light check is the everyday tick. It marks a list item done or an answer correct, and it copies straight into a spreadsheet cell. The check mark (✓) sits at code point U+2713 in Unicode. It belongs to the check marks family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the check mark symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ✓ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
10003on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
✓or the named entity✓in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2713"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2713produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the check mark symbol?
Click the ✓ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for check mark?
The check mark has the Unicode code point U+2713. In HTML you can write it as ✓ or ✓, or with the named entity ✓.
What is the alt code for the check mark symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 10003 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ✓ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the check mark symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2713 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
Related symbols
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