ALT Codes for Check Mark, Cross (X) Mark & Ballot Box Symbols

ALT Codes for check mark, cross (X) mark & ballot box symbols. Below is the complete list of Windows ALT key numeric pad codes for check marks, tick marks, cross (X) marks & ballot box symbols, their corresponding HTML entity numeric character references and, when available, their corresponding HTML entity named character references. If you are new to ALT codes and need detailed instructions on how to use them, please read How to Use ALT Codes to Enter Special Characters.

Check Marks: Check marks, also known as tick marks or check symbols, are graphical symbols typically represented by a small mark (√) placed next to an item to indicate completion, approval, or verification. Check marks are commonly used to indicate that a task or item on a list has been completed or that an option has been selected.

Tick Marks: Tick marks are another term used interchangeably with check marks. They refer to the same graphical symbol (√) used to indicate completion or verification.

Cross Marks: Cross marks, also known as X marks or cross symbols (✗), are graphical symbols used to indicate a negative or incorrect status. Cross marks are commonly used to mark items as wrong, to indicate a negative response, or to show that an option has not been selected.

Check Boxes: Check boxes are interactive graphical elements that allow users to select or deselect options. They are usually represented by small empty squares that can be filled with a check mark or tick mark when selected. Check boxes are commonly used in forms, questionnaires, surveys, and software interfaces to provide users with a way to choose one or more options from a list.

See more symbol sets for popular ALT codes at ALT Codes for Miscellaneous Symbols.

For the the complete list of the first 256 Windows ALT Codes, visit Windows ALT Codes for Special Characters & Symbols.

Published on May 14, 2018 · Last Updated on June 7, 2023

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