0x2610

0x2610 refers to the Unicode code point U+2610, named BALLOT BOX. It is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block and is commonly used to represent an empty checkbox in text, forms, and checklists. It sits alongside related symbols such as U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK and U+2612 BALLOT BOX WITH X, which depict checked and crossed states respectively.

In practice, 0x2610 functions as a typographic symbol rather than a functional form control. Rendering varies by font and platform; some fonts display a neat hollow square, while others may render a differently styled box or omit the glyph altogether. Because its appearance is font-dependent, users should not rely on it for precise UI behavior across environments.

Encoding and text representation: U+2610 is encoded in UTF-8 as E2 9A 90 and in UTF-16 as the single code unit 0x2610. The decimal value is 9744. In HTML, it can be embedded with a numeric character reference such as ☐ or ☐.

Accessibility and usage: When used in plain text, screen readers typically read it as “ballot box,” which may not convey interactivity. For actual user interfaces, native checkbox controls should be used to ensure accessibility, with U+2610 serving only as a symbolic or decorative element in text.

See also: U+2611 BALLOT BOX WITH CHECK, U+2612 BALLOT BOX WITH X, and related symbols in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.