U+2610 "☐" Ballot Box Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
☐
U+2610 "☐" Ballot Box is a typographic symbol that represents an empty checkbox or a square box used for marking choices, often in forms, surveys, or printed ballots. It is distinct from similar Unicode characters like the check mark or ballot box with check, as it explicitly indicates an unselected or blank option. This character belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is commonly used in digital documents, web interfaces, and notetaking systems to denote items that have not yet been filled, selected, or confirmed. Its straightforward design ensures compatibility across most fonts and platforms, making it a practical tool for visually structuring lists, tasks, or voting options.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2610 |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Ballot Box |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ☐ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ☐ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x98 0x90 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2610 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002610 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2610 |
Unicode Properties
| NFC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFD Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKD Quick Check | Yes |
| Numeric Type | None |
| Numeric Value | NaN |
| Line Break | Alphabetic |
| Script | Common |
| Script Extensions | Common |
| Indic Syllabic Category | Other |
| Pattern Syntax | Yes |
| Vertical Orientation | Upright |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Grapheme Cluster Break | Other |
| Word Break | Other |
| Sentence Break | Other |