The check mark ✓ is U+2713. It marks something as done, correct or included. There is no key for it, so tap the key above to copy it, or press Win+. on Windows and search "check". It renders as plain text and takes the colour of the surrounding words, unlike the green ✅ emoji.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Check Mark" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 2713, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 2713, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ✓ · \2713 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Check Mark (U+2713).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Check Mark" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 2713.
- Press Alt+X immediately after, it converts the hex code to ✓.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ✔ (U+2714) | Heavy check mark, a bolder weight | Use it when the plain check looks too light next to bold text. |
| ✅ (U+2705) | White heavy check mark, an emoji | Renders as a green badge on most platforms and ignores your text colour. |
| ☑ (U+2611) | Ballot box with check | Includes the box. Use it for a ticked checkbox rather than a bare tick. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for the check mark?
It is U+2713, decimal 10003. In HTML you can write ✓. The heavier variant is U+2714.
Why does my check mark turn into a green emoji?
Something has appended the variation selector U+FE0F, which requests the colour emoji form, or you copied U+2705 rather than U+2713. Copy the plain character to keep it as monochrome text.
Is this the same as the Wingdings tick?
No. The Wingdings tick is an ordinary letter displayed with a symbol font, so it turns back into a letter the moment the font changes. U+2713 is a real character and survives anywhere.
How does a screen reader announce it?
Most read it as "check mark". That is fine in a list, but a tick used alone to mean yes carries no meaning when heard, so pair it with a word in tables and forms.
How do I put a check mark in Excel or Word?
In Word, type 2713 and press Alt+X. In Excel, use Insert then Symbol and search for it, or paste the character from here. Both accept the plain Unicode character in a normal cell or paragraph.