check mark button
Unicode: 2705
Description
A white check mark (✓) or tick mark, often displayed within a green or white box. The check mark typically has a sharp point at the bottom left and a longer, upward stroke to the right.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Conveys affirmation, agreement, completion, success, or correctness. It's a symbol of 'yes' or 'done.'
Backstory
The check mark itself has ancient origins as a way to mark items as having been seen, verified, or completed. In digital contexts, it's a fundamental UI element. This specific emoji was approved as part of Unicode 1.1 in 1993 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015, making it one of the earliest and most widely adopted symbols.
Usage Examples
- Confirming task completion: 'Tasks for today: completed ✅'
- Indicating approval: 'Your request has been approved ✅'
- Showing correctness: 'That's the right answer! ✅'
- Acknowledging receipt or understanding: 'Got it ✅'
- Voting or selection: 'I'm voting for that option ✅'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally understood as 'correct,' 'approved,' 'finished,' or 'selected.' Used in various contexts from voting to task management.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning of 'correct' or 'done.' In some contexts, a red circle (〇) might also denote 'correct' in contrast to a cross (×) for 'incorrect,' but the checkmark is globally recognized for positive affirmation.