You can drag and drop it elsewhere later. Now you need to set the checkbox up. Right-click it and select Format Control. You’ll find various options here, but these two are particularly important: ...

When the Format Control dialog box appears, select the Control tab and then enter the location of the cell that will store the checkbox's value. In my case, I am going to use cell N2 to store the ...

A check box in Excel can use either Excel's form controls or ActiveX controls for formatting. Form controls offer simple formatting, as well as the ability to add a check box to a chart sheet or ...

Apply Conditional Formatting Based on Checkbox Selections Checkboxes also allow you to apply conditional formatting in Excel, making your spreadsheet more dynamic.

How to Convert True-False to Check Boxes in Excel. Microsoft Excel's form controls can turn the Boolean options of a true-false choice into a clickable data-entry option.

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

Create a Goal Tracker Goals are easier to track when theyâ re visual. I use Excel to not only track my goals but also to automate checkbox completion when a target is met.

Susan Harkins shares Office solutions for three readers. Find out how to hide control tags, use conditional formatting, and display a two-week calendar.