Insert a check mark symbol

You can easily insert a check mark (also known as a "tick mark") in Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint.

These marks are static symbols. If you're looking for an interactive check box that you can click to check or uncheck, see: Add a check box or option button (Excel) or Make a checklist in Word.

1. In your file, place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.

2. Open the Symbol dialog box:

   • Word or Outlook: Insert, select   Symbols then   More Symbols

   • Excel: Insert, select   Symbols > Symbol

   • PowerPoint: Insert, select   Symbols > Symbol​​​​​​​

3. In the Font box, select Wingdings.

4. In the Character code box at the bottom, enter: 252

   In the grid of symbols, the check mark is selected. Another check-mark option is available two squares away from it (character code 254).

5. Select the check mark you want. Click Insert. Then click Close to dismiss the dialog box. 

6. Once the check mark has been inserted, you may change its size or color. Select the check mark, right-click it, and make your desired changes by using the floating toolbar: