What does it mean when an answer is "accepted"?
When a user receives an answer to their question that they find helpful, they have the option to "accept" the answer. Acceptance is indicated by a colored checkmark next to the answer, chosen by the original poster of the question.
What does acceptance mean?
Accepting an answer doesn't mean that the question has been answered perfectly or that the accepted answer is the only correct one. It simply means that the author of the question found that answer worked for them personally. Not every user returns to accept an answer, and some may not update the accepted answer even if a better one is posted later.
Point gains from accepting an answer
Accepting an answer is often associated with point gains. Here’s how it works:
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If you accept someone else's answer: The author of the accepted answer earns +15 points.
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If you accept your own answer: No points are awarded.