When you know the right character code, you’re able to add a check mark easily.

Alternatively, open a new, blank document, worksheet, or presentation.

Place the cursoron the file where you want to add the first check mark.

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Type221A, press and hold theAltkey, then typeX.

A check mark will appear.

Since theAutoCorrectlist applies across all Office programs that support the AutoCorrect feature.

Screenshot of Font box in Character Map window

When you add an entry, it applies to other applications.

SelectInsert>Symbol>More Symbols.

The Insert Symbol dialog box will open.

Selecting the checkmark in Character Map.

Select a font in the Fontbox.

go for the check mark in the list of symbols.

The AutoCorrect dialog box will open.

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pop in the word or phrase you want to replace with a check mark whenever you pop in it.

In this example,ckmrkis used.

SelectAdd, then selectOKto add the AutoCorrect entry and exit the dialog box.

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