Check mark codes — ASCII, Unicode & Alt codes
People often search for a "check mark ASCII code", but ASCII only covers the first 128 characters and the tick is not one of them. The check mark lives in Unicode. Here are the codes that actually work:
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML code | In Word / Office |
|---|
| ✓ | Check Mark | U+2713 | ✓ | Type 2713, then Alt+X |
| ✔ | Heavy Check Mark | U+2714 | ✔ | Type 2714, then Alt+X |
| ✅ | Check Mark Button | U+2705 | ✅ | Type 2705, then Alt+X |
| ☑ | Ballot Box with Check | U+2611 | ☑ | Type 2611, then Alt+X |
| ✗ | Ballot X | U+2717 | ✗ | Type 2717, then Alt+X |
| ❌ | Cross Mark | U+274C | ❌ | Type 274C, then Alt+X |
Which check mark should you use?
✓ is the clean, professional choice for documents and lists. ✔ is bolder and reads better at small sizes. ✅ is a green emoji-style button — best for chats and social media, and it renders in color on phones. ☑ suits forms and checklists where the box matters. On most phones you can also long-press or use the emoji keyboard, but copying from here is faster and works on desktop too.
Step-by-step guides
Need the tick inside a document or spreadsheet? Our tutorials walk through every method: check marks in Excel (5 methods, with formulas), check marks in Word, clickable and printable checkboxes in Word, and Alt codes & keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I paste the symbol after copying?
Press Ctrl+V on Windows, Cmd+V on Mac, or long-press and choose Paste on a phone.
Why does ✅ look different on my phone vs PC?
Emoji-style symbols are drawn by your device's emoji font, so ✅ is green on most phones but may look plainer in some desktop apps. The plain ✓ and ✔ look the same almost everywhere.
Is there really no ASCII code for a tick?
Correct — ASCII ends at character 127 and contains no tick. Any "ASCII code" you see listed for ✓ is actually its Unicode/HTML number (10003), which is what the table above gives you.
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