Vinkjes

Vinkjes is the Dutch term for check marks or ticks. A vinkje is used to indicate selection, completion, or correctness. The symbol is a small mark that resembles a diagonal stroke and appears in many fonts and styles, often shown as a checkmark (✓) in both print and digital contexts.

In everyday use, vinkjes appear in forms and surveys to signal a chosen option, in to-do lists to mark completed tasks, and in software as part of checkbox controls. A checkbox typically displays an empty box that can contain a vinkje when selected, sometimes accompanied by color changes or shading to convey state at a glance.

Language and usage notes: common phrases include zetten een vinkje (to put a check mark) and afvinken (to check off items). Vinkje is widely understood in the Netherlands and Belgium. In other linguistic contexts, similar concepts are described as checkmarks or ticks. In digital interfaces, accessibility considerations emphasize that the checked state must be perceivable by assistive technologies and that the control remains operable via keyboard input.

Design considerations include contrast and clarity, ensuring that the vinkje remains recognizable across fonts and sizes, and providing clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation. While the exact glyph may vary, the function remains a universal signal of selection, completion, or verification across forms, lists, and interfaces.