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MySQL Special symbols

Is it possible to insert a special symbol like a checkmark or a filled circle into a MySQL table and then retrieve it through a SELECT?

Solution

  • MySQL can works with unicode encode data, you have several checkmarks in unicode:

    U+2713 ✓ check mark
U+2714 ✔ heavy check mark
U+2610 ☐ ballot box
U+2611 ☑ ballot box with check