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Check Mark Emoji

The check mark emoji () — Unicode name White Heavy Check Mark, commonly called Check Mark Button — means done, approved, correct, verified, or yes. The green check signals task complete, checklist items, and confirmation in Slack, texts, and social posts. Opposite of . Copy below.

Quick answer

means done, approved, correct, or yes — the green check for finished tasks and confirmation. No or wrong → . Casual OK → . Copy below.

Quick information

Emoji

Unicode name

WHITE HEAVY CHECK MARK

Common name

Check Mark Emoji

Code point

U+2705

Decimal

9989

HTML entity

✅

Category

symbols

Subcategory

other-symbol

Shortcode

:white_check_mark: · :check_mark_button:

CLDR keywords

button, check, checked, checkmark, complete, completed, done, fixed, mark, tick

Unicode version

0.6 (2010)

Emoji version

0.6 (2015)

Which yes, done, or approval emoji should I use?

is task done or verified yes. is no or wrong. is casual approval. is perfect score. Pick done vs OK vs celebration.

  • Check Mark Button

    Green check — done, approved, correct, verified, checklist complete.

    Best for: Task finished, yes lists, confirmed plans, received messages

  • Cross Mark

    Red X — no, wrong, cancelled, denied.

    Best for: Reject, incorrect answer, plans off — opposite of ✅

  • Thumbs Up

    Approval and OK — acknowledgment, not always task-complete.

    Best for: Sounds good, got it — less formal than ✅ done

  • OK Hand

    Okay, perfect, all good — casual confirmation gesture.

    Best for: All set, no problem — informal OK

  • Hundred Points

    Perfect score, keep it 100 — strong approval beyond done.

    Best for: Nailed it, absolutely — stacks with ✅💯

  • Party Popper

    Celebration and congrats — bigger moment than a checkmark.

    Best for: Big wins, birthdays — not routine task complete

  • Raising Hands

    Hype and hallelujah — praise arms, not checklist tick.

    Best for: We did it! — celebration not verification

  • Handshake

    Agreement sealed — deal done, formal confirm.

    Best for: Partnership, welcome aboard — professional agreement

Heart color emojis

Each heart color carries different meaning. Copy any heart or open its full meaning page.

Current
Cross Mark
Thumbs Up
OK Hand
Hundred Points
Party Popper
Raising Hands
Handshake

Who sent you Check Mark Button?

Pick the generation of the sender — the same emoji often means something different depending on how old they are.

Gen Z reading · born 1997–2012

Green flag , no cap confirmed, meme lists — lone can read passive-aggressive in DMs.

Check Mark Button emoji meaning

Context decides which reading applies. These are the most common uses in 2026.

Done / complete
Most common

Task finished, item checked off, mission accomplished.

e.g. Done

Approved / confirmed
Most common

Signed off, accepted, plan locked in.

e.g. Approved

Correct / verified
Most common

Right answer, fact checked, verified info.

e.g. That's correct

vs ❌ cross mark
Literal

✅ = yes, done, correct; ❌ = no, wrong, cancelled.

e.g. yes vs no

vs 👍 thumbs up
Literal

✅ is task done or verified; 👍 is casual approval or OK.

e.g. Task done vs Sounds good

Checklists and to-do lists
Most common

Bullet prefix for completed items in texts and notes.

e.g. groceries laundry

Slack and work chat
Platform-specific

Quick confirm — received, done, looks good.

e.g. Received

Green flag
Platform-specific

Dating and social posts — good sign, positive trait.

e.g. Green flag

Done and perfect
Most common

✅💯 — completed plus maximum approval.

e.g.

Passive-aggressive lone check
Less common

A bare ✅ reply can read curt or dismissive — add words.

e.g. Tone matters

vs 🎉 celebration
Literal

✅ confirms completion; 🎉 celebrates big wins.

e.g. Routine done vs Promotion

Unicode name
Literal

Official name WHITE HEAVY CHECK MARK (U+2705).

e.g. U+2705

Build a combo

Add this emoji and related ones to your combo tray, then copy the full sequence from the bar at the bottom of the page.

Platform designs

The same Unicode character renders differently on each platform. Reference previews use Twemoji where vendor artwork is unavailable — your device may show a different design.

Apple

Apple Color Emoji — green check mark button on iOS and macOS.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Google

Noto Color Emoji on Android and Chrome — green rounded check.

Apache 2.0

Microsoft

Fluent emoji on Windows 11 — 3D green check button.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Samsung

One UI emoji on Galaxy devices.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

WhatsApp

Common for confirmations and list-style messages on WhatsApp.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Slack

Supports :white_check_mark: — frequent task-done reaction.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

X (Twitter)

Twemoji-style green check on X.

CC BY 4.0

OpenMoji

Open-source reference design for comparison previews.

CC BY-SA 4.0

Check Mark Button emoji copy and paste

Click any variant to copy. Use stacks for extra emphasis in comments and captions.

Check Mark Button emoji combinations

Pair with other emojis to sharpen your message. Copy any combo in one tap.

Yes and no
Very popular

Poll options, pros/cons lists, either-or posts.

Meaning guide

Done and perfect
Very popular

Task complete plus maximum approval — nailed it.

Meaning guide

Done and approved
Very popular

Confirmation plus thumbs — work chat stack.

Meaning guide

Done and celebrate
Popular

Finished plus party — milestone completion.

Meaning guide

Green flag stack
Popular

Dating green flag posts with green heart emphasis.

Meaning guide

Verified OK
Popular

Done plus OK hand — all good confirmation.

Meaning guide

Deal sealed
Niche

Confirmed plus handshake — agreement closed.

Meaning guide

Triple checklist
Popular

Multiple items done — list completion spam.

Meaning guide

Check Mark Button emoji examples

Real phrases people use. Tap to copy the full line.

To-do list text
Notes / iMessage
Slack confirmation
Slack
WhatsApp ack
WhatsApp
Dating green flag
X / Twitter
Instagram carousel caption
Instagram
Correct answer
Discord / study group
Project milestone
Teams
TikTok comment confirm
TikTok
Family checklist
Group chat
Avoid lone check
Work chat

Check Mark Button emoji caption & message ideas

Phrases that pair naturally with . Tap the copy icon to grab any example line.

“green flag”

Positive trait or good sign — especially dating

e.g. green flag

“no cap / facts”

Confirmed true — check validates the take

e.g. facts

“checked off”

List item or task completed

e.g. checked off

“locked in”

Plan confirmed and set

e.g. locked in

“good to go”

Ready and approved

e.g. good to go

“W / dub”

Win confirmed

e.g. W

“done and dusted”

Fully finished

e.g. done and dusted

“verified”

Confirmed authentic or correct

e.g. verified

People also ask

Common questions about the check mark button emoji, answered clearly.

Check Mark Button emoji complete guide

History, usage, and context — everything beyond a quick copy-paste.

What does the check mark emoji mean?

The check mark emoji () displays as a green check button on most phones — Unicode name White Heavy Check Mark (U+2705). It means done, approved, correct, verified, or yes.

It is the go-to symbol for task completion, checklist items, work confirmations, and green-flag positive signs — opposite of cross mark.

✅ vs ❌ check mark vs cross mark

and are paired opposites — yes/no, done/not done, correct/wrong. Poll posts, pros/cons lists, and quiz answers use both together.

See /compare/check-mark-vs-cross-mark for side-by-side examples and when each reads clearest.

✅ vs 👍 done vs approval

Thumbs Up means "OK" or "sounds good" — social acknowledgment. means the thing is finished or verified — task-oriented.

Reply "Sounds good " to agree to a plan. Reply "Done " when you completed it.

Check mark emoji meaning in texting

In iMessage and WhatsApp, confirms actions — picked up, sent, correct answer. Checklist-style texts stack multiple lines for completed errands.

Avoid sending only to a long message — it can read cold. Add a word or two so tone stays clear.

Slack, Teams, and work chat

Remote teams use in Slack and Teams for quick confirmations — "Received ", "Updated ", "LGTM ." It saves typing in fast channels.

For substantive feedback, combine with brief text so colleagues know you actually reviewed the work.

Green flag and dating posts

Dating Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram use in "green flag" content — listing positive partner behaviors. "Texts back quickly " signals a good sign.

This is distinct from task-done — context is relationship advice, not checklists.

When to use ✅

Use for completed tasks, verified facts, approved plans, checklist bullets, quiz correct answers, and green-flag lists.

Stack with when something is done perfectly, or when completion deserves celebration.

When to choose a different emoji

Use for big celebrations, for casual OK, for perfect-score hype, for arms-up praise, for no or wrong.

Skip lone when someone needs emotional acknowledgment — words or may fit better than a bare check.

When ✅ reads passive-aggressive

Gen Z and millennial work chat sometimes treats a solo as dismissive — especially after a detailed message that deserved more response.

Fix: "Done, looks great " or switch to with a sentence when you want warmth without over-typing.

Unicode and technical details

White Heavy Check Mark is U+2705, category Symbols. Unicode 0.6 (2010). CLDR label: check mark button.

Shortcodes :white_check_mark: and :check_mark_button: work on Slack, Discord, and GitHub. Related text character is U+2714 — different glyph.

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