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How to Make a Checkbox on Google Sheets

Google Sheets offers a simple way to add interactive checkboxes to your spreadsheet. This functionality is perfect for to-do lists, attendance sheets, or tracking any activity requiring a check/uncheck action. By following a few easy steps, you can quickly integrate checkboxes into any range of your sheet and streamline your workflow.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to insert checkboxes, copy them down to multiple rows, and interact with them—all within the intuitive interface of Google Sheets. Whether you’re new to spreadsheets or a seasoned user, this tutorial will walk you through each step to boost your productivity.

Adding a Checkbox in Google Sheets

  • Open your Google Sheets document where you want to add a checkbox.

  • Go to the top menu bar at the top of your screen.

  • Click on Insert.

  • Scroll down and select Checkbox from the dropdown menu.

Duplicating and Using Checkboxes

  • After inserting your first checkbox, you can quickly copy it to other rows.

  • Drag the fill handle (the small blue square at the bottom right corner of the highlighted cell) downward to copy the checkbox to as many rows as you need.

  • Once your checkboxes are in place, you can interact with them directly.

  • Simply click on each checkbox in your selected range to check or uncheck them as needed.

Enjoy Easy Checkbox Functionality

  • With checkboxes inserted and customized, keeping track of tasks or items becomes effortless.

  • And it’s that easy!

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