Mark an item as complete
U+2713✓ Review complete
Use a heavier tick
U+2714✔ Confirmed
Mark a task still to do
U+2610☐ Review the draft
Mark a completed checklist item
U+2611☑ Draft reviewed
Mark a box with an X
U+2612☒ Not selected
Mark an unsuccessful result
U+2717✗ Check failed
One click copies one character. No extra spaces, formatting, or line breaks.
Choose a tick or a checkbox
A check mark such as ✓ stands on its own. The characters ☐, ☑, and ☒ include a surrounding box, so they are useful for plain-text task lists. These are separate Unicode characters; copying a tick does not add a box around it.
Text symbols and colorful emoji
This collection copies the exact characters shown, without adding a text or emoji variation selector. The check mark ✓ and the character ✅ have different code points. Fonts and apps control the final appearance, so a copied character is not a promise of a particular color or weight.
A copied box is not an interactive checkbox
Pasting ☐ produces a text character that cannot be toggled by clicking. To show completion in a plain-text note, replace it with ☑. For an interactive website form, use an actual checkbox input with a label; in a document editor, use its checklist feature when available.
Frequently asked questions
Are a tick and a check mark the same thing?
Tick and check mark are common names for the same kind of mark. The standard check mark here is ✓, U+2713, while the heavier ✔ is a different character, U+2714.
How do I copy an empty checkbox?
Press Empty checkbox to copy ☐, U+2610. For a checked version, copy ☑, U+2611. Neither character creates an interactive form control.
Can I use these symbols in a resume or checklist?
Yes, if your destination supports them. Add a short text label, keep the marker consistent, and check the final font. A document editor’s built-in list or checkbox feature may provide better alignment and interaction.