How to Make a Check Mark in Google Docs

Shubham CalmblayApp tutorials Google Docs

Do you use Google Docs for work or at school? If so, you’re aware of how effective it is for planning, organizing, and collaborating.

But what if you want to make a check mark? You might be wondering how to add a check mark in Google Docs.

In this article, you’ll learn how to make check mark in Google Docs. You’ll also learn how to make checklists and check mark bullets in Google Docs.

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

Step 1: Click on “Insert”

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

Select the “Insert” option from the top menu.

Step 2: Select “Special characters”

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

Select “Special characters” from the drop-down list

Step 3: Enter “Check mark” in the search box

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

You’ll see two columns on the pop-up. On the left side, you’ll see all the available special characters and on the right, you’ll see a search box and a drawing box.

Click on the search box and enter “Check mark”.

Note: Leave space between the word “Check” and “mark”.

Step 4: Select a checkmark of your choice

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

On the left side, you’ll see all the checkmark symbols. Simply click on your favorite checkmark symbol to insert it into the document.

Inserting Checkmarks Using Special Characters in Google Docs

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Step 1: Click on the “Bulleted list” option from the toolbar

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Bring the cursor to the line where you want to insert the list.

Now, click on the “Bulleted list” option from the toolbar.

Alternatively, press Ctrl+Shift+8 to insert the bullet list

Step 2: Click on the “Format” option

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

From the top menu, select “Format”.

Step 3: Select “Bullets and numbering”

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Select “Bullets and numbering” from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Select “List options” and then “More bullets”

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Now select “List options” and then “More bullets” from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: Enter “Check mark” in the search box

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

In the search box, enter the “Check mark” to view all the available checkmark symbols in Google Docs.

Step 6: Select a checkmark of your choice

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Finally, click on your favorite checkmark symbol to make it a bullet.

Adding Checkmarks With a Bulleted List in Google Docs

Creating a Checklist in Google Docs

Step 1: Click on the “Checklist” option from the toolbar

Creating a Checklist in Google Docs

Click on the “Checklist” option from the toolbar.

Alternatively, press Ctrl+Shift+9.

There are two types of checklists in Google Docs. One that cuts out the task when checked and the second that just leaves the checkmark in the box.

Click on the down arrow next to the “Checklist” option to view the checklist types.

Step 2: Create a list

Creating a Checklist in Google Docs

Now, create a task list.

Step 3: Check or uncheck the boxes

Creating a Checklist in Google Docs

Keep checking the box as you finish the tasks. You can also uncheck a completed task by simply re-clicking on the checkbox.

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Author: Shubham Calmblay

Shubham Calmblay, founder of appsthatdeliver.com, has a decade of experience with various Google products. He has authored 1,000+ guides for ATD, published on prestigious tech blogs. His work has garnered recognition from Protocol.com, Leadsbridge.com, MadMobile.com, and numerous other leading publications and corporations.