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Unicode: 2198
Description
A square with a white letter 'O' above a white letter 'K'. This is a very simple and direct representation of the word 'OK'.
Group:
Symbols > arrow
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, indicating acceptance, agreement, or confirmation. It conveys a basic 'all clear' or 'understood'.
Backstory
This character is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block and is a simple textual representation of the widely adopted English word 'OK'. It was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, alongside many other pictographic symbols, to provide a more visual way to express common concepts.
Usage Examples
- Confirming receipt: 'Got it. 🆗'
- Indicating approval: 'That plan sounds good. 🆗'
- Checking in: 'Everything 🆗 on your end?'
- Responding affirmatively: 'Yes, 🆗.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as 'okay' or 'all right'. Often used in corporate communication to confirm tasks or acknowledge messages.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in text-based communication as a quick confirmation. Less emphasis on formality compared to other 'OK' gestures (like the hand gesture).
Other cultures (e.g., Brazil):
The 'OK' hand gesture can have negative connotations in some regions, but the text-based 'OK' character remains widely accepted and neutral.