Learn how to add, configure and use checkboxes in Excel to create interactive task lists and trigger formatting without relying on macros.

Insert a Check Box Select the cell to which you want to add the check box and click "Insert" from the Developer tab. You'll see check box icons under both Form Controls and ActiveX Controls.

Here's how to build smarter checklists in Excel using checkboxes, conditional formatting and task dependencies to help with multi-step processes.

Episode 27How to add a checkbox in Excel, a small but powerful data tool for spreadsheets Mar 3, 20165 mins Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Office Suites SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER ...