How do i insert a simple checkable box (<2.57 columng width)?
 

I just want to be able to insert a simple checkable box in a thin column so i
can keep track of items that have been submitted. I'm using excel, is there
any easy way, that help thing sucks!

Thanks
J

How about this:

Set your column to, say, 15 pixels, and set the font on Common Bullets
for the whole column. Use the [ or ] keys to produce a tick or a tick
in a checkbox, whichever you prefer. You can then set the size or
bolding, depending on how prominant you want the ticks.

Jonathan


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Use the checkbox on the Forms toolbar. :)
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"LostinKtown" wrote in message
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I just want to be able to insert a simple checkable box in a thin column so
i
can keep track of items that have been submitted. I'm using excel, is
there
any easy way, that help thing sucks!

Thanks
J

How about another option?

Format your column of cells in a nice way:
Format|cells|number tab|custom category
In the "type:" box, put this:
alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252

But hit and hold the alt key while you're typing the 0252 from the numeric
keypad.

It should look something like this when you're done.
ü;ü;ü;ü
(umlaut over the lower case u separated by semicolons)

And format that range of cells as Wingdings.

Now, no matter what you type (spacebar, x, anyoldtextatall), you'll see a check
mark.

Hit the delete key on the keyboard to clear the cell.

If you have to use that "checkmark" in later formulas:

=if(a1="","no checkmark","Yes checkmark")

LostinKtown wrote:

I just want to be able to insert a simple checkable box in a thin column so i
can keep track of items that have been submitted. I'm using excel, is there
any easy way, that help thing sucks!

Thanks
J

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Say Dave, that's good! I never thought of that one!
Jonathan


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Yes Anne, this is also a good option, but you have to copy it down the
column into every cell. However, it definitely is easier to click a
checkbox!

Jonathan


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