We're excited to announce the release of Checkboxes to production in Excel. They are great for checklists, managing tasks and visualizing your data at a glance. With just a few clicks, you can insert Checkboxes into any cell, making your spreadsheets more dynamic and user-friendly.
To insert Checkboxes:
- Select the range where you want checkboxes.
- Select Insert > Checkbox.
To check or uncheck a Checkbox:
- Click on the checkbox.
- Select one or more checkboxes and press Space.
To remove Checkboxes:
- Press the Delete key.
If any of the checkboxes were checked, Delete will uncheck them. Press Delete again to remove them.
See the help article here, for more information: Using Checkboxes in Excel
Availability:
Don’t have it yet? It’s probably us, not you. Features are released over time to ensure everything is working smoothly.
Windows and Mac Desktop: Fully rolled out to users on Current Channel [Updated on July 31, 2024]
On Web and Mobile (iPad, iOS & Android): Partially rolled out to production users [Updated on July 31, 2024]
Checkboxes are among the most requested features by our user community, so thank you for all of your feedback!
Jake Armstrong (LinkedIn)
Senior Product Manager, Excel