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: Rollout begins June 26
On Web and Mobile (iPad, iOS & Android): Coming soon
Check back here for updates. We expect all users on Current Channel to have access by the end of July 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