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U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK
Miscellaneous Symbols · Other symbol
| Name | BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2611 |
| Decimal | 9745 |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 98 91 |
| UTF-16 | 2611 |
| UTF-32 | 00002611 |
| HTML | ☑ ☑ |
| CSS | \2611 |
| JavaScript | \u2611 |
| Python | \u2611 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%98%91 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2611?
U+2611 ☑ is officially named BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ☑?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2611, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2611, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2611. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ☑ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ☑ (decimal) or ☑ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ☑ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 98 91. In UTF-16: 2611.