How to Add a Checkmark in Microsoft Excel

Quick summary

Adding a checkmark in Microsoft Excel is done through the Insert Symbol dialog, where you select a tick mark from the Bullets & Stars category and place it directly into any cell. This method works across Excel versions and requires no formulas or special fonts.

Steps

1. Double-click the cell in your Microsoft Excel worksheet where you want to insert the checkmark.
2. Click Insert in the top navigation bar to open the Insert menu.
3. Select Symbol from the available options in the Insert menu.
4. Under Bullets & Stars, choose your preferred checkmark symbol and select it.
5. Confirm your selection — the checkmark will now appear in the selected cell of your Excel worksheet.