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In this article, I'll guide you through some methods to insert a checkmark in Word 2016.
GUIDE TO INSERTING CHECKMARKS IN WORD 2016
Method 1: Using Symbols to Insert a Checkmark
This is a common method you can use to insert a checkmark. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open your Word document and select the location to insert the checkmark. Then, go to the Insert tab -> select Symbol -> then choose More Symbols.
If you wish to insert a checkbox, you can choose either a checkmark or a cross symbol. The result after inserting a checkbox into Word will look like the image below:
Method 2: Using Font Wingdings 2 on the Toolbar
With this method, you won't need to go to Symbol as in method 1 to find Font Wingdings 2. Instead, follow these steps:
Step 1: Select the location in Word where you want to insert the checkmark. Then, go to the Home tab, under Font, choose the Wingdings 2 font.
Step 2: Finally, you type the letter P in uppercase by pressing the Shift + p key combination, and the checkmark you want to insert will appear as shown below:
Method 3: Inserting a Checkmark Using an Image
In this method, you'll insert the 'tick' symbol using an image by searching and downloading it from the Internet.
Step 1: You can search with the keywords 'checkmark' or 'checkmark icon' on Google Images.
Step 2: Google will provide a variety of results for tick images, and your remaining task is to select one. Right-click on the tick image you wish to use and select Copy image.
Step 3: You paste (Ctrl + V) it into Word at your chosen insertion point, and you're good to go. Remember to adjust the image file size to fit your Word document appropriately.
You see, there are 3 simple ways to insert a tick into Word, right? Depending on your specific needs and circumstances, choose the most suitable method for yourself. Also, you can explore how to insert ticks into documents in different Word versions that Mytour has introduced.
Wishing you success!
