When it comes to creating professional documents and reports, Microsoft Word is the go-to software for many people. One important aspect of creating documents is the use of symbols, such as checkmarks or tick marks. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a checkmark in Microsoft Word, as well as in Excel.
Creating a Checkmark in Microsoft Word
The easiest way to create a checkmark or tick symbol in Microsoft Word is to use the Wingdings font. This font is pre-installed in most versions of Microsoft Office, including Word. To create a checkmark symbol using Wingdings font, follow the steps below:
- Open Microsoft Word and navigate to the location in the document where you want to insert the checkmark symbol.
- Change the font to Wingdings by clicking on the font drop-down menu in the Home tab and selecting Wingdings from the list of available fonts.
- Click on the Insert tab and then click on the Symbol button.
- A new dialog box will appear. In the Symbols tab, scroll down until you find the checkmark symbol. Click on it, and then click Insert.
- The checkmark symbol will now be inserted into your document.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut to insert a checkmark symbol in Word. To do this, first, change the font to Wingdings and then hold down the Alt key while typing the number 0252 on the numeric keypad. Release the Alt key when you are done, and the checkmark symbol will appear.
Creating a Checkmark in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, you can also use the Wingdings font to create checkmark symbols. However, unlike in Word, you can also use the Unicode of the symbol to insert it. Here are the steps to create a checkmark symbol in Excel:
- Open Microsoft Excel and navigate to the cell where you want to insert the checkmark symbol.
- Change the font to Wingdings by selecting the cell and then clicking on the Home tab. In the Font group, click on the font drop-down menu and select Wingdings from the list of available fonts.
- Type the letter “a” in the cell. (We will replace this with the checkmark symbol.)
- Double-click on the cell to put it in edit mode. Place the cursor to the right of the letter “a”.
- Hold down the Alt key and type 0252 on the numeric keypad. Release the Alt key, and the checkmark symbol will be inserted.
You can also insert the checkmark symbol using the Symbol dialog box in Excel. To do this, follow the same steps as in Word. Click on the Insert tab, and then click on the Symbol button. In the Symbols tab, find the checkmark symbol, click on it, and then click Insert.
FAQ
1. Can I change the color and size of the checkmark symbol?
Yes, you can change the color and size of the checkmark symbol in both Word and Excel. To change the color, select the symbol and then navigate to the Font group in the Home tab. Click on the font color drop-down menu to change the color. To change the size, select the symbol and then drag the font size slider in the Font group.
2. Can I use a different symbol instead of a checkmark?
Yes, you can use a different symbol instead of a checkmark in both Word and Excel. In the Symbol dialog box, you can browse different fonts and categories to find the symbol you want to use.
Video Tutorial
If you prefer a visual demonstration, check out this video tutorial on how to create a checkmark symbol in Microsoft Word and Excel: