Checkmark Symbol Shortcut (✓)
To type a checkmark (✓): the fastest way is to copy the ✓ below. On Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search "check"; on Mac open the character viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search "check". Heavy check is ✔.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check ✓ | ⌃⌘Space → "check" | Win+. → "check" | |
| Heavy check ✔ | ⌃⌘Space | Win+. | |
| Check ✓ (copy) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Heavy check ✔ (copy) | ✔ | ✔ |
The checkmark on Mac vs Windows
There is no single key for the checkmark (✓) on either platform, so the quickest route is to copy the ✓ above. On Windows, open the emoji & symbol panel with Win+. (or Win+;) and type "check". On a Mac, open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space (Control+Command+Space) and search "check" or "tick". For a bold tick use the heavy checkmark ✔.
Checkmarks in documents and spreadsheets
In Word you can also insert a tick from Insert › Symbol, or type the Wingdings font and press the letter that maps to a check. In Excel, paste ✓ into a cell or use the CHAR function. For to-do lists, copying ✓ / ✗ is the fastest cross-app method.
FAQ
What is the checkmark shortcut?
There is no single key for ✓. On Windows open the emoji panel with Win+. and search "check". On Mac open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search "check". Fastest of all: copy the ✓ from this page.
How do I type a checkmark in Word?
Use Insert › Symbol and pick ✓, or switch to the Wingdings font. You can also copy the ✓ from this page and paste it anywhere.
How do I type a tick on a laptop?
Copy the ✓ above, or on Windows press Win+. for the emoji panel and search "check"; on Mac press ⌃⌘Space for the Character Viewer.