How to Use Ticks in Excel

1. Open the Excel file.
2. Click 'Developer Tools' on the command ribbon.
3. Click the down arrow on the 'Insert' button in the 'Controls' group. A list of controls appears.
4. Click the 'Check Box' button. This button displays a check mark inside of a square. The pointer changes to a ' ' symbol.
5. Click on the cell to place the check box. A square and the text 'Check Box 1' display on the worksheet.
6. Edit the text if desired. For example, delete 'Check Box 1' and type an item or a step to compile a list.
7. Click the text to insert a check or tick in the check box. To remove the check, click again on the text.
8. Press 'Ctrl' and 'S' simultaneously to save the file.