Insert a check mark symbol while working in Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint.

Insert a checkmark, musical note, or other characters by using a symbol from a table or keyboard shortcut.

For example, if you have a check box in cell A1, you can use a formula like =IF (A1, "Checked", "Unchecked") to display a custom message based on the check box's state.

Select a character such as the check mark and click OK. If you don’t see the symbol you’re looking for, try opening the Font dropdown and choosing a different font, such as Wingdings 2 …

Fügen Sie ein Häkchensymbol ein, während Sie in Word, Excel, Outlook oder PowerPoint arbeiten.

Place your cursor at the spot where you want to insert the checkmark. Go to Insert > Advanced Symbol > Symbols. Choose the checkmark symbol that you want. Select Insert. Select Close.

If you only have to enter a few special characters or symbols, you can use the Character Map or type keyboard shortcuts. See the tables below, or see Keyboard shortcuts for international …

Insert a check mark or other symbol using AutoCorrect To insert a symbol quickly without accessing any menus, assign a keystroke or text to the symbol. This is especially handy if you …

For example, if the complete indicator shows up next to a task you know isn’t finished, check to see if the task has accidentally been marked as 100% complete.

When you insert a symbol into a blank cell and then select another cell or press ENTER, the inserted symbol changes to the character equivalent of the currently selected font.