How to Add a Check Mark or Checkbox in PowerPoint
If you want to add a check mark symbol or a clickable checkbox to your PowerPoint presentation, you can do so easily using a keyboard shortcut or through the menu options. Here’s how to add a check mark to your slides.
Add a Check Mark in PowerPoint
There are six different ways to insert a check mark in your slides. Each method offers a slightly different style, so feel free to experiment and see which one you like best.
Using a Bulleted List
A simple way to display check marks, especially in lists, is by using PowerPoint’s bulleted list feature. This allows you to create a list with a check mark next to each item.
To use this method, click on the text box where you want to insert the check marks. Then, in the Home tab of the ribbon, go to the Paragraph section and click the down-arrow next to the Bullets icon.
Using a Keyboard Shortcut
If you prefer using keyboard shortcuts, you can easily insert a check mark in your slides with a hotkey.
To do this, place your cursor where you want the check mark to appear on your slide.
Then, on your keyboard, press Alt+0252. This should add a tick mark symbol, but depending on the font you’re using it may produce a ü or another character. If it does, simply highlight the character and change the font to Wingdings.
To add a symbol where the tick mark is inside a box, then on your keyboard, press Alt+0254. Again, change the font to Wingdings if you get the wrong character.
Using the Symbols Menu
PowerPoint includes a symbols menu where you can find various symbols, including a check mark.
To insert a check mark (or any symbol) from the Wingdings font, first click on the spot in your slide where you want the symbol to appear.
In the “Symbol” window, click the “Font” drop-down menu at the top and select “Wingdings.” Find the check mark icon in the list, then click “Insert” at the bottom.
After that, close the “Symbol” window.
Using the Icons Menu
PowerPoint has an icons menu with a variety of icons you can use in your presentations, including a check mark.
To access it, go to the “Insert” tab in the ribbon at the top of PowerPoint, and then click on “Icons.”
You’ll see your chosen icon in your slide.
Using the Emoji Bar
PowerPoint lets you insert emojis, including a check mark emoji, but keep in mind that the appearance may vary depending on the device used to view the presentation.
To add a check mark emoji, first click where you want to place it in your slide.
- On Windows, open the emoji bar by pressing the Windows key + “.” (period).
- On Mac, press Command + Control + Space.
In the emoji bar, find and click the check mark emoji to insert it into your slide.
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