How to type a check mark on Android
To insert a check mark on Android, copy ✓ and pin it to Gboard’s clipboard or add it to your personal dictionary with a short trigger like “;check”. Standard Android keyboards offer emoji ticks, but dictionary shortcuts produce a clean check mark on Android.
Quick answer
Copy ✓ → open Gboard settings → Personal dictionary → add word ✓ with shortcut ;ck.
Step by step
Copy the tick symbol
Tap Copy at the top of this guide to place ✓ onto your Android clipboard.
Open Gboard dictionary settings
Tap the gear icon on the Gboard toolbar, choose Dictionary, and select Personal dictionary followed by your language.
Add the new dictionary entry
Tap the + icon in the top corner, paste ✓ into the top text box, and type a shortcut like ;ck in the lower box.
Use your shortcut in any app
Type ;ck in any chat or document; tap ✓ in the suggestion strip above the keys to insert it.
Methods for typing ✓ on Android phones
Neither Google Gboard nor Samsung Keyboard includes the plain unicode check mark ✓ on their standard alphanumeric or numeric symbol screens. If you browse the emoji section by tapping the smiley face key and searching for “check”, Android presents graphical icons like the green check button ✅, the heavy check mark ✔️, and the ballot box ☑️. While visually striking, these colorful emoji do not match the typographic weight or styling of standard body text.
To produce the authentic typographical tick ✓ (Unicode U+2713) on your Android device, you can use two built-in operating system features: the Gboard personal dictionary or clipboard pinning. Both methods ensure you can output an elegant text mark without needing third-party character keyboards.
Creating a personal dictionary shortcut
Adding custom symbols to your Android personal dictionary gives you rapid access across every app. Open Gboard settings by tapping the gear icon on your keyboard toolbar (or navigate to Android Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard). Tap Dictionary → Personal dictionary, tap your active language, and press the + button. Paste ✓ into the word field, and enter an easy-to-type shortcut code like ;check or ;ck into the shortcut field.
From then on, whenever you type your trigger in Chrome, Gmail, WhatsApp, or Google Keep, the check mark appears directly in the prediction bar above your keyboard. Tapping it inserts the symbol cleanly. If you also use Samsung Keyboard on a Galaxy phone, open Samsung Keyboard Settings → More typing options → Text shortcuts to configure an identical workflow.
Pinning ✓ to the Gboard clipboard
If you prefer visual selection over typing shortcuts, Gboard’s clipboard manager allows you to pin frequently used symbols. Copy ✓ from our check mark symbol page, open any text field to display the keyboard, tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar, locate ✓ in the recent items list, long-press it, and tap Pin. Pinned items never expire, keeping your check mark permanently one tap away.
To explore related symbols such as crosses, ballot boxes, and heavy checks, browse our curated check mark symbols collection. You can also review iOS techniques in our guide for the check mark on iPhone, and read our broader how to type symbols on Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Gboard only show colored check marks?
The emoji keyboard contains the emoji versions (✅, ✔️). Plain unicode symbols like ✓ are not on standard keys, so personal dictionary shortcuts or clipboard pinning are used instead.
How do I type a check mark in Samsung Notes?
Samsung Notes includes a built-in checklist tool on the toolbar that creates clickable circles. For text check marks, set up a text shortcut in Samsung Keyboard settings.
Can I type the heavy check mark ✔ on Android?
Yes. The heavy check mark ✔ (U+2714) can be copied and saved to your personal dictionary or clipboard using the exact same process.