Check Mark

A symbol from the Punctuation collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ✓
Unicode: U+2713
HTML entity: ✓
Category: Punctuation

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Download Check Mark as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.

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About the check mark symbol

Identified as the Check Mark, this symbol is a common graphic representation used to indicate affirmation or completion. Belonging to the Dingbats block and the Common script, it is typically read aloud as check or tick. The mark acts as a functional icon rather than a phonetic character, serving as a punctuation element in curated digital lists and status updates.

Frequent use occurs in administrative contexts and task management, where the mark signifies that an item on a list has been verified or a requirement has been met. In academic settings, it appears on graded assignments to denote correct answers or reviewed sections. Digital interfaces and social posts also employ the symbol as a visual shorthand for success, agreement, or the simple confirmation of a fact.

How to type Check Mark

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2713 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2713.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.