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U+2611 · Miscellaneous Symbols

Checked Box ☑

The ballot box with check shows a completed checkbox. It is used in plain-text to-do lists, meeting notes, forms and status updates to show that a task is done or an option has been selected. Some devices display it as a colorful emoji. It works in any app that accepts plain text.

UnicodeU+2611
HTML☑
☑︎U+2611

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2611
Decimal9745
HTML (hex)☑
HTML (decimal)☑
CSS\2611
JavaScript\u2611
Python\u2611
UTF-8 bytesE2 98 91
UTF-162611
URL-encoded%E2%98%91

Character details

Official nameBALLOT BOX WITH CHECK
Unicode blockMiscellaneous Symbols
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryCheck Marks & Crosses
EmojiYes – has an emoji presentation

How to type ☑

Windows

  • Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, then type “ballot box with check”.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2611 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “ballot box with check”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “ballot box with check”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2611.

iPhone & Android

  • Open the emoji keyboard on iPhone or Android and search “checked box”.
  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “ballot box with check” or enter U+2611.
  • HTML: ☑
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9745)

Examples

  • ☑ Book flights
  • ☑ Yes ☐ No
  • ☑ Report submitted

Good to know

Don’t mix it up: It is often confused with ✅ (U+2705, WHITE HEAVY CHECK MARK), a green emoji button rather than a checkbox.

Tip: For a list that shows progress, pair ☑ with the empty ballot box ☐.

Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.

Guides

How to Insert Special Characters in Google Docs How to Type a Check Mark (✓) in Word, Excel, Docs and More

Similar check marks & crosses

Empty Checkbox
Checkbox with X
Check Mark Button Emoji
Check Mark
Heavy Check Mark
Ballot X
Heavy Ballot X
Cross Mark Emoji
Not Check Mark
Multiplication X
Multiply Emoji
Cross Mark Button Emoji
Ballot Box with Light X

See all 15 check marks & crosses →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ☑?

It is U+2611 (BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK), decimal 9745.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2611 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “ballot box with check”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ☑ (or ☑). There is no named entity.