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How to Type a Check Mark (✓)

There's no dedicated Alt code or Option shortcut for ✓: the easiest method is to copy it directly below, or use Word's universal shortcut (2713 then Alt+X).

Check Mark
U+2713
Word (anywhere) 2713, Alt+X
Unicode code point U+2713
HTML entity ✓

FAQ

How do I type ✓ on Windows?

There's no classic Alt code for ✓. Open the emoji and symbol panel with Windows+. (period key) and search "check mark", or use the Word trick (2713 then Alt+X). The fastest option is just copying the symbol from this page.

How do I type ✓ on Mac?

There's no dedicated Option shortcut. Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search "check", or copy the symbol directly from above.

How do I insert ✓ in Word or Google Docs?

In Word, type 2713 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into ✓. In Google Docs, go to Insert > Special characters and search "check mark".

What is the HTML code for the check mark?

The HTML entity is ✓ (or the numeric code ✓) — use it directly in your source code.

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