How to Use Checkboxes in Google Sheets – Guide
When you want to enter data into a spreadsheet, you can use checkboxes. This is because checkboxes are very useful in many scenarios, such as when answering questions or choosing products. The advantage of using a checkbox in Google Sheets is that you can set custom values using data validation. If you want to use conditional formatting, for example, you can put up your rule using the checked or unchecked value.
How to Enter a checkbox in Google Sheets
To create a checkbox, open Google Sheets and log in. On the Home tab, in the Cells group, click the cell you want to use as the selection box. Then click Insert > Checkbox from the menu. ..
Your checkbox is in the cell you selected, and it’s ready to be checked.
If you want to add more checkboxes to adjacent cells, you can use the fill handle and drag checkboxes across the remaining cells.
To remove a checkbox from a table, select the cell and press Delete on your keyboard.
Add custom values to a selection box
You can assign values to your checkbox for when it is checked and unchecked. Right-click the cell containing the selection box and select “Data validation”. ..
When the window appears, choose “Checkbox” from the Criteria drop-down box.
Then check the “Use custom cell values” box. Then enter values for Checked and Unchecked. Click on “Save”
If you want to use the values for something else in your spreadsheet, like conditional formatting mentioned earlier, you have values to work with for your checked and unchecked box. ..
Remove custom values from a checkbox
If you later decide that you no longer want the custom values assigned, removing them is simple. Right-click the cell containing the selection box and select “Data validation”. ..
Save your changes to the cell and then uncheck the box for Use custom cell values.
If you use Excel in addition to Sheets, take a look at how to create a checklist in Microsoft Excel.
Final note
How to Use Checkboxes in Google Sheets If you’re like most people, you probably use checkboxes to manage your data. But what if you want to add more than just checkboxes? You can create custom fields in Google Sheets, and then use them to manage your data even further. To add a custom field, open the Google Sheets editor and click on the Add button at the top of the screen. Then select a type of field and enter some information about it. For example, you could add a text field that stores your name, or a number field that stores your age. Once you’ve added a custom field, it’s time to set its properties. To do this, click on the Edit button at the bottom of the screen and then select the properties tab. Here, you’ll find all of the information that needs to be set for your new field. For example, you can set its name, type of data (text or number), and whether or not it should be public or private. Once you’ve set all of these properties for your new field, click on OK to finish editing it. Now that your new field is ready to use, just press OK again when prompted to save it.
