Check Box With Check emoji meaning
People use it to mark finished tasks on lists or confirm something is settled. Example: 'Groceries ☑️' or 'Rent paid ☑️'. It is common in to do lists, group chats, and planning posts.
The official Unicode name for ☑️ is check box with check. It belongs to the symbols group and the other symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as ballot, box, check, checked, done, off, tick, ✓.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ☑️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type check box with check.
- Tap ☑️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ☑️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "check box with check". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ☑️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ☑️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "check box with check" and click ☑️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ☑️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "check box with check" and double-click ☑️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
☑️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ☑️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
☑️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ☑️ |
| HTML hex | ☑️ |
CSS content | "\2611\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{2611}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u2611\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%91%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :ballot_box_with_check: |
Because ☑️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the check box with check emoji mean? +
A checked checkbox showing a completed or confirmed item, used to mark a task as done or agree with something. Its official Unicode name is "check box with check".
What does ☑️ mean in a to do list? +
It marks an item as completed or already handled.
Is ☑️ the same as ✅? +
They both show completion, but ☑️ looks like a literal checked checkbox while ✅ is a bold green check often used for emphasis or approval.
How do I get the check box with check emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "check box with check". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ☑️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ☑️? +
The check box with check emoji is U+2611. In HTML use ☑️.
Why does ☑️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ☑️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.