Every check mark symbol, with its name
What each check mark symbol means
- ✓ Check mark
- ✓ is the check mark. People use it to show that something is correct, done or approved: in to-do lists, forms, product comparisons and replies like “✓ sent”.
- ✗ Ballot x
- A cross mark used to show rejection, a wrong answer or an unchecked item. It is often paired with the check mark.
How to type check marks and crosses
The fastest way is to tap a symbol above and paste it. None of them has a one-key shortcut, so on a computer press Control+Command+Space on a Mac, or Ctrl+Shift+U and the code on Linux.
Each symbol page has copy buttons and step-by-step instructions for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and more.
Questions
How do I copy a check mark symbol?
Tap any symbol above and it goes straight to your clipboard. Paste it anywhere that accepts text.
Do check marks and crosses work on phones?
Most do. A few symbols look different or show a box on older devices or in apps that lack the font. Each symbol page notes where it has been tested.