How to Add Checkbox in Excel

[@KevinStratvert]

Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ This article has more information about the feature roll out: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/simplify-data-entry-and-reduce-errors-with-checkboxes-in-cells Opt into the Microsoft 365 Insider program here to get access to features like this early: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/join/windows

[@chrishillphotos]

Very frustrating that the video does not make it clear that this checkbox is currently only available to Excel BETA users. Like many others, I had to search the comments to find out why it is not visible on my ribbon.

[@DarlaDamron]

Same.

[@fartboobs]

Thank you, I was going mad trying to find it. There is a way to add it by adding the "Developer" tab under Ribbon Customization.

[@chrishillphotos]

@@fartboobs I signed up for the Microsoft 365 Insider after I posted above (1 month ago) expecting to see the Checkbox appear in my menu. Frustratingly, it still does not! The Checkbox that appears under the Developer menu (Form Controls) is a different Checkbox altogether.

[@nirus3265]

Thank you very much if not we would have wasted lots of time.

[@acWeishan]

I was curious why I could not find this feature Thanks 👍

[@DavidBorden]

I found out that this feature is only available for BETA users on the Insiders list. I can't wait until it's available for all MS 365 Excel users

[@OperationalTrainer]

Thanks for clarifying that. I dont have it in my excel and I was wondering what I am doing wrong.

[@malcolmportelli4120]

That's why i cannot find it on my Excel. Tx.

[@eloisataracinaerulin1362]

I can only add 4 column 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ I'm tryin' to use this feature for my attendance sheet.

[@Islestoner]

Hi Kevin, really interesting option well explained. I have Office 365, fully updated, but NO check box icon visible on the ribbon under the Insert Tab ? Any suggestions.

[@renetinoco9315]

same :/

[@ryanpeterson5569]

same?? it would be very useful though

[@daciennguyeen2687]

Yea, I dont see this section anywhere

[@samerabousaad6238]

same, would appreciate your help

[@LeeBoris974]

This still only available on the Insider (beta) builds, not the O365 release channel. Many YT are failing to mention that for some reason.

[@AussieFaraday2024]

It's only in the BETA release as of February 2024, and when you have any other user without BETA release open the file, the checkboxes say 'true' or 'false'. I know it is exciting to see new features, but this should remain as a 'coming soon' video. I suspect that will 'date' the video and will mean it needs to be uploaded once the feature goes live. It's been in the BETA for months, and we have no idea if it will be released in Feb, March, or even this half of the year. I have waited 12 months for some BETA features to be released in other Microsoft products. Please clearly label this as a Pre Release feature to stop confusing users.

[@Suebe1962]

Where has this check mark been all my life? I really could have used it back when was working at my job!!! Now I'm retired. I still try to use it now working with excel sheets at home. Thanks for video!!!

[@darth_lopez532]

I still can't find it and i have th emost up to date version of excel I don't understand what I'm doing wrong

[@DIGI3COM]

@@darth_lopez532 This feature is still not available to everyone

[@thisGuy481]

@@darth_lopez532 SAME!!!

[@BehnoodBaligh]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for introducing this function. I'd like to change the color of entire row in a table according to its checkbox, (green if it checked) Any Idea, how I could do it?

[@bignorwegian3566]

My ability to add a Checkbox is not under Insert, rather it is in Developer. While it works somewhat the way you explain, not all of functions appear to work; for example, when you changed the color of the box itself or justified it right and left within the cell; all of these options are greyed-out. Also, the Countif doesn't work the way you showed. I'll continue to play around with it, but if the changeover to Developer has modified the ability of the functions, perhaps you could do another video showing these changes. Regardless, great information and it gives us somewhere to start looking by having a basic understanding. Thanks much for the video!!

[@clyde._]

This is cool! Checkboxes have been available in Excel but it was a tedious job to get them related to the correct cell. As an Active-x element. Copying a box would result in multiple boxes that would be related to the same *true/false* cell. To correct this you would have to manually change the related cell for every single box.

[@munchems]

I hated using the checkbox option as an active X element so I found a work around. Used wingdings font and inserted check mark symbol into my column reserved for checkboxes, then changed the font to white. Used a very simple VBA code to change the font to black when I right clicked and back to white (invisible) on another right click. You can also do it on a double click. Can’t wait for this new feature to become available though!

[@genegraves3076]

Nov 18 2023: Neither this checkbox feature nor the "Cell Controls" group appear in my insert menu. I updated my MS Excel 365 company account one hour ago, no luck. Rebooted, no luck. How do we get MS to treat us all the same so we get this feature?

[@daciennguyeen2687]

Me too, I dont see it

[@AldenFrostGraham]

YOU NEED Office 365, beta channel for 365, and Windows

[@therealjings5]

I may have checked this video late but really brilliant and helpful.

[@peggylouie7624]

Good stuff as always, just what I was looking for! Though I have to manually add Checkbox to the ribbon.

[@Daniella_Djanchi]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@deepakreddy4328]

I don’t have these check box in insert in my office 365. Do I need to add any setting

[@AldenFrostGraham]

You need the beta channel for 365 and Windows

[@steverileyretired]

Nice Examples, Thanks

[@magicblender1823]

thanks for those videos, they are not about you just yapping but also somewhat fun aswell as enjoyable to watch. 😄

[@noreenstxs9605]

You are a great instructor! Thanks

[@KevinStratvert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RounakJain1one]

Thanks great video

[@robgonzalez510]

Hey just ‘checking in’…great video! Thanks! The last couple seconds cracked me up😂 keep up the good work. Love your videos

[@dhammikawmdn5533]

Very much useful Thank you Sir

[@itzdemoticYT]

Thank You so Much!!! such A great video!!!

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Well done; now I'll CHECK it out for myself. You definitely CHECKED ALL THE BOXES on this topic.

[@KevinStratvert]

🤣

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

@@KevinStratvert Now, if I could only master automated data importation from a published website (like stock quotes) into my Excel spreadsheet. I did it a couple of times but can't seem to recreate it....old age kicking in.

[@mikeskinner4388]

Kevin, great information as always. Have an interesting question for you. If I'm doing a money spread sheet for financial home use, once I'm done doing the first draft, and then go back in a month later and change a bunch of the money entries, could someone go into that spreadsheet and find what the first entries were deleted? Once it's written over it's gone for good?

[@AgricEcon]

Great Video, wish there was a way to turn an excel sheet into an app. Viewing on a phone is okay, but there has to be a cleaner way to make it into an app for dynamic calculations

[@anzinn]

This new checklist looks cool. Unfortunately, Korea version of MS 365 didn't update so far.

[@aamirsheikh72]

Thank you. Is there a way to add two checkboxes to one cell? For example if it is a YES or No situation.

[@jdf204]

By default... that is what a checkbox is. TRUE or FALSE, or... Yes or No. If you used two to indicate yes or no.... and someone checks one of the boxes... it would always be "TRUE" no matter what they picked.

[@rushabh5423]

0:17 that small touch of Referance is great

[@DeniseVajdak]

I have enjoyed using Checkboxes in Google Sheets for a good while now. Glad to see it rolling out to Excel.

[@joe_1982]

Great video. I'd like to use those checkboxes, but somehow I don't have them. Do I have to somehow activate them?

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

It's only in beta testing right now, not everyone has it. I don't see it in my Excel files either.

[@leiannpeel954]

If you add developer to your ribbon and select insert in the developer it has a checkbox option @@JJJJ-gl2uf

[@AldenFrostGraham]

You need MS 365 Beta Channel + Windows

[@masonharper4610]

I guess the checkbox is not available to everyone yet. I have Office 365, but this is not an option (excel is fully updated).

[@davidpatterson3080]

Same here

[@metincomoglu1566]

I have the same issue.

[@davidstewart8796]

me too and have most recent version/build 2311

[@janewarren7004]

Same 😢

[@AldenFrostGraham]

It is currently in Beta for Windows Users only

[@TheSimstress]

Sadly misleading. 4 months post video and this feature is still not available.

[@islam5m]

Thanks man for your videos you make it so easy

[@KevinStratvert]

No problem 👍

[@alexrosen8762]

Great tutorial on this subject 👌

[@rubysantiago3242]

Thank you so much, i can make students attendance sheet.

[@shemustnotbenamed]

Thank you, Kevin!

[@ronarnott1801]

Hmmm, I have Microsoft 365 and no checkbox option. What to do?

[@jeannedarc1566]

To- ribbon needs Developer activated or it isn’t an option

[@CTTH100]

Same here. Looking for the checkbox control "outside" of the Developer tool.

[@kaMMakaZZi9]

Same.

[@jeannedarc1566]

@@CTTH100 why? Just activate Developer (you don’t have to be a developer)

[@CTTH100]

@jeannedarc1566 Because I'm curious how to get to the new feature without going to the Dev tab.

[@shivu143as]

Great sir🎉 please make a tutorial video for Dash board making

[@devinkethmin4064]

Great video With this function, we check about stocks in a shop

[@mahmudulhoque1942]

Superb mate...checkmate...

[@jimmcleod7286]

Is it only Office (Excel) 365 that offers the new checkbox feature? I cannot find it in the newest update of Office Home and Student.

[@AldenFrostGraham]

It is only avaliable to MS 365 Windows Users & people with beta channel on MS 365. Office Home and Student is a 1 time subscription.

[@noraizanwer49]

Oh, Man. Thanks for your kind effort

[@jacquelynxo567]

I just want to comment that I love your cookie names!! ❤

[@fionachen8697]

Very nice function to have and an amazing introduction!! Thank you! I cannot find 'checkbox' in Mac's excel(the latest one). Is it it yet to be available on Mac?

[@RayyanSalman-nn4dh]

Thank you for sharing the above tutorial video. I couldn't find the "Checkbox" button under the "Insert" tab. Is there anything that I should do to populate?

[@shiriajin]

I like the names of your staff.

[@olusolaaiki3642]

I know about your channel yesterday and I've gained a lot. I've followed you on all social media. You're doing a great job.

[@nyusemotech849]

THANKS ALOT BRO

[@lachinkhammadov9343]

Hi, Mr., Kevin, I highly apricate this video. It is amazing. I could not see check box in my excel "INSERT window" , I mean there is not. can you help me please?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Its for beta users only with MS 365

[@AldenFrostGraham]

and Windows

[@DanielKFlomo]

Great tutorial❤️

[@scanline_1]

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[@youin.focusle]

thanks Kevin..

[@TamTinHoc2024]

Thanks

[@marcuscoleman198]

Awesome thank you

[@1bobbylarue]

great vid... ya know, a slow old guy like me will have to watch several times... ;)

[@amudan]

Please make video on DOMO.

[@trainingprospects]

Great new feature. Even better video! Kevin your are a natural 👍👍

[@carlhancock2731]

Hi Kevin. I am designing a double elimination bracket sheet in excel. I am trying to use a check box function to advance the winner into the next bracket. Out of two possible choices, only one of the two advances to the next bracket (cell). Is there a way for two separate check boxes to control the results of the same cell? If so, what is the procedure?

[@aryankhobragade4638]

Can't find it in my company laptop's excel even though I have MS365 on it.

[@KevinStratvert]

This article has more information about the feature roll out: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/simplify-data-entry-and-reduce-errors-with-checkboxes-in-cells You can always opt into the Microsoft 365 Insider program here to get access to features like this early: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/join/windows

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Work Or School accounts has no Insider since the subscription is 365 Apps for enterprise or business

[@antonynganga7868]

Great job Kev,Dubai

[@jensonca8411]

Amazing 😊

[@jrcasdf777]

Does anyone know what version of excel he is using? I don't have that feature in MS 365 in the Insert ribbon. Or is this a customization Ribbon that needs to be turned on? All the Check Box Options in the "Customize Ribbon" Menu are "Check Box ActiveX Control" and "Check Box Form Control" in the developer ribbon which only allows me to draw in a Check Box and have less functionality that the one demonstrated in the video.

[@danielrmalcom]

I also am using M365/O365 and do not have this feature. My guess is that there is something related to the different products offered in this space (or at least that's been my experience in the past with things like this).

[@NickPeters-zc2ms]

Mac Aroon has a crumbly attitude... Thanks for video.

[@sizomabu1036]

Thanks

[@_faiyazabrarrr]

Hey Kevin, is this Microsoft 365? I didn't get any such option on my Office 2021.

[@KevinStratvert]

This article has more information about the feature roll out: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/simplify-data-entry-and-reduce-errors-with-checkboxes-in-cells You can always opt into the Microsoft 365 Insider program here to get access to features like this early: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/join/windows

[@AldenFrostGraham]

in admin dashboard

[@dashingckay]

How did you or do you learn so much in IT?

[@patrickstaunton4379]

Do we know when this insert checkbox feature will be available?

[@colinekszczecin]

The check puns killed me 🤣

[@mapalochisonta1402]

Can your tutorials concerning Excel work on any Microsoft Office by that I mean the year? would be helpful if anyone replies

[@prof.dr.alvarohernandez9467]

Hi There. Is it possible to use theese checkboxes on a table so that when a new row is added to the table, a new checkbox is created on each cell in the columns with checkboxes? Tks

[@metincomoglu1566]

This new checkbox tool doesn't show on my Excel. I've also olso my app but can't see it.

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Beta Channcel with Windows

[@andreimurariu]

Is it possible to use the check buttons as a radio option? So that checking one button, unchecks the other buttons in the group?

[@lisak7997]

I ❤️ ✅ Thank you for sharing

[@ajalipio1]

that was... cute...😊🙃

[@albertoCons487]

wow fantastica, will be avaible for microsoft excel for mac too?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Don't know yet

[@timesavertricks]

I primarily want to learn how to add checkbox option/ function in excel ribbon or qat even after uusing office 365 subscription

[@YusufMumtaz]

When will this be live for all users?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

WHEN THEY ARE done testing and released for mac soon??

[@andreacramirezf]

when will this be available on Mac and on current channel for windows? @KevinStratvert

[@AldenFrostGraham]

When its done Beta Testing? Don't know if it will be released for mac

[@davidsnyder2871]

The "Cell Control" and checkbox feature was not displaying on the Ribbon. I added the "Cell Control", but can't seem to find how to add the "Checkbox" ability to it.

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Its because you don't have Beta Channel for MS 365 and maybe you have Mac?

[@HeidiBille]

Hi ... I would love to use checkboxes - but that feature has not yet appeared in my Excel (Desktop - Danish - ver. 2310). Do you know which Excel version the feature came in?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

It is for Windows users only, 365 users on the Beta Channel

[@laurareifschlager6802]

Would you do a tutorial on importing dates from excel into outlook calendar?

Thank you this is helpful! Is there a simple way to moved "checked" rows to another sheet for historical data tracking and leave unchecked rows on the current sheet?

[@elmahdichaker1207]

No checkbox is available for me, even if I have Office 365. Is it available for only some countries?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Its because you don't have Insider Beta Channel. You also need Windows

[@elsaashraf110]

Sir I can't find check box in my excel sheet every think is same but this is not

[@andresoriz7114]

If you are using a corporate version It is posible that administrators haven't updated It yet to the last version

[@FranciscoPereiro]

​@@andresoriz7114that's what happening in my workplace

[@bellshooter]

Not appeared in my standalone 2021 version!

[@KevinStratvert]

This article has more information about the feature roll out: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/simplify-data-entry-and-reduce-errors-with-checkboxes-in-cells You can always opt into the Microsoft 365 Insider program here to get access to features like this early: insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/join/windows

[@ikebuduscholastica8399]

Same here

Love it ❤

[@hobalwatan1816]

Many thanks it’s very helpful specially I’m doing my PhD project. I try it However unfortunately I don’t know why the check box isn’t in the cell! The check box inserted as a shape on top of the cell therefore I can’t do anything with the equations.. could you help please?

[@AldenFrostGraham]

Its acting as a image if you don't have the Office 365 Beta Channel with Windows

[@jamalsjones]

If this were a drinking game we’d be in some deep trouble! 😂

[@chriskaelin6566]

I have Office 365, m located in the US, but do not have that feature. Any thoughts about what I might be missing to get this feature added in?

[@tan4676]

Hi, I am using Microsoft 365 and can't find checkbox symbol under Insert ribbon. I have extensively looked under every tab and still can't see it :/. Which Microsoft office version are you using? Help would be appreciated. Thanks, Tanith

[@rmcdescabelado]

This video was great! Thanks, like checked, kkk

[@ramonstruoso]

Hi Kevin! Great video. How do you get your mouse with the circle that changes color when clicking?

[@alandrewgibson]

And the penny drops ……thanks!

[@shanhu2565]

Hello, Kevin, I didn't find checkbox from insert channel function. After comment if Text box. thanks for your help.

[@shanhu2565]

I tried to extract checkbox from data ribbon, but it doesn't as good as you showed to us.

[@murk5]

The Checkbox is now located under the Developer Tab > Insert/toolbox icon > Checkbox.

[@pratipbanerjee68]

I am using Office 365 but do not see the checkbox in the Insert Menu Ribbon. I assume this is different from the Developer Checkbox. How to get the checkbox in the first place?

[@adammalik5397]

I'm in insider current channel (preview) and there's no checkbox in insert menu.. is it on beta only?

[@occamsrazor9183]

Kevin, I have an issue with clipchamp. When I add the text box to the timeline, it's so tiny, it will not let me drag it out for length, images seems to have the same issue, is there a trick to be able to grab these to "Drag" them? Thank you

[@susanho9821]

I have created the checkbox in google sheet but when download to laptop it transfer as excel. Open the excel file, checkbox missing but “false” appeared.. how to change it to checkbox with tick etc? Thanks in advance

[@imtsalahmad6939]

Hello Sir What Version of Office are You using?

[@TheotisJames]

so checkboxes isn't available in the ribbon to the regualar excel users yet?

[@susanho9821]

Hi, i do the checkbox for student’s attendance. How to protect / locked the checkbox of the student’s attendance so i dont accidently remove