Insert a check mark symbol

1. Select where you want the check mark or tick symbol to go.

2. On the Insert tab, under Symbols, select   Symbol and choose More Symbols.

3. Select Wingdings, choose a symbol, like check mark (#252),  checked box (#254) , or  unchecked box (#168), and select Insert. 
   
   ​​​​​​​To change size, color, or other attributes, select it and use font settings on the Home tab.

To add an interactive check box, see Insert a dynamic check box.

To insert a static check mark symbol:

1. On the Insert tab, select   Advanced Symbol.

2. Select the font set that has the symbol you want, such as Wingdings 2 or Symbol, choose the symbol and select Insert.

To add an interactive check box, see Insert a dynamic check box.

Inserting a check mark isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, insert a check mark symbol in the Word desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop.

  

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