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Checkbox Symbol ☑

☑ is U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It represents a checked box in text and can illustrate a completed or selected item.

Character
Unicode
U+2611

Checkbox Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ☑, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the checkbox symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ☑.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

ChecklistsCompleted-item labelsPrinted formsStatus examples

What Is the Checkbox Symbol?

☑ is U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It represents a checked box in text and can illustrate a completed or selected item.

Checklists

Completed-item labels

Printed forms

Status examples

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Ballot box

Unchecked box

Check mark

Check character without a box

Check mark button

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How to Type the Checkbox Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the checkbox symbol without copying it from another page.

Checkbox Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2611 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ☑ from this page.

Checkbox Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ☑ from this page.

Checkbox Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ☑, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Checkbox Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ☑, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Checkbox Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2611, then press Enter; otherwise copy ☑.

Checkbox Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2611, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ☑.

Checkbox Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ☑ from this page.

Checkbox Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the checkbox symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2611
Unicode name BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2611

How to Use and Format the Checkbox Symbol

Format ☑ according to the specific role defined for Checkbox Symbol. ☑ is U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It represents a checked box in text and can illustrate a completed or selected item. The encoded form is U+2611; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For checkbox symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.

This page covers the static Unicode character ☑. An interactive checkbox must use a real form control with a programmatic checked state. When checkbox symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test checkbox symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.

  • Use a native checkbox for interaction

  • Pair ☑ with a readable item label

  • Use ☐ for an unchecked static example

  • Do not communicate state by shape alone when interaction is expected

  • Preserve the exact encoded form U+2611 when publishing checkbox symbol.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for ☑ rather than a visual lookalike.

  • Test checkbox symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.

Checkbox Symbol Examples

  • ☑ Complete
  • ☑ I agree
  • Task ☑
  • Checklist item: ☑
  • Accessible label: checked
  • Unicode sequence for Checkbox Symbol: U+2611
  • HTML decimal: ☑
  • HTML hexadecimal: ☑
  • CSS escapes: 2611
  • Accessible text label: Checkbox Symbol

Common Checkbox Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ☑ as a fake clickable checkbox
  • Omitting the associated text label
  • Confusing ☑ with a check mark ✓
  • Copying ☑ into a form field that expects a Boolean value
  • Replacing checkbox symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2611.
  • Assuming ☑ has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
  • Converting ☑ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ☑ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Checkbox Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the static Unicode character ☑. An interactive checkbox must use a real form control with a programmatic checked state.

More About the Checkbox Symbol

Checkbox Symbol uses ☑ (U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK) to show a checked or completed state in static text. It appears in printed checklists, status tables, lesson material, and plain-text notes where a selectable character is more useful than an image. The mark ☑ is specifically a ballot box containing a check. It is not the empty box ☐, the ballot box with X, a standalone check mark, or a functioning form widget. Those examples communicate completion only because the nearby label supplies the task or option. For web forms, use an actual checkbox element so keyboard users and assistive technology can read and change the state. For static documents, keep ☑ as Unicode text, preserve U+2611, and add words such as “checked” or “complete” when the meaning is important. Test the final font because the box size and check stroke can vary. Do not replace ☑ with ☐ after a task is completed, and do not rely on color alone. After export, verify that the checked box remains one character and has not been converted into an icon image. ☑ is U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It represents a checked box in text and can illustrate a completed or selected item. For Checkbox Symbol, ☑ is encoded as U+2611, and its Unicode name is BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. Practical contexts for ☑ include Checklists, Completed-item labels, Printed forms, Status examples. For Checkbox Symbol, meaning comes from the sentence, formula, label, or interface where it appears. Examples for Checkbox Symbol include ☑ Complete; ☑ I agree; Task ☑; Checklist item: ☑. These forms show how the character behaves in finished text. Avoid these common Checkbox Symbol problems: Using ☑ as a fake clickable checkbox; Omitting the associated text label; Confusing ☑ with a check mark ✓. When preparing final Checkbox Symbol text, follow these checks: Use a native checkbox for interaction; Pair ☑ with a readable item label; Use ☐ for an unchecked static example. Checkbox Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 2611 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ☑ from this page. Checkbox Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ☑ from this page. Checkbox Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ☑, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Checkbox Symbol FAQ

What is the Unicode sequence for Checkbox Symbol?

The encoded sequence is U+2611; the Unicode names are BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK.

How do I copy Checkbox Symbol?

Use the Copy button for ☑, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.

Can I use ☑ in HTML?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ☑, or hexadecimal references ☑.

Why can ☑ look different?

Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.

Is ☑ interchangeable with similar symbols?

No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.