Checkboxes come in handy for all types of situations, yes, even for data you add to a spreadsheet. In Google Sheets, you have the ability to add checkboxes for things like project tasks, answers to questions. OR. Selecting product attributes.
The thing about using a checkbox in Google Sheets is that you can also get to use data validation to assign custom values. In this article, we will show you how to insert a checkbox in Google Sheets.
How can you insert a Checkbox in Google Sheets?
- Go to Google Sheets, sign in, then open the sheet you want. Select the cell where you want to place the checkbox. Click on Insert > Checkbox.
- And that’s it: there will be a checkbox in the cell you selected, and it is ready to be checked.
- You can use the fill handle to drag the checkboxes through adjacent cells, after which you may utilize the arrow keys with your mouse.
- To remove a checkbox, select the cell, then press Delete on your keyboard.
How can you Add Custom Values to a Checkbox?
- You can assign values to your checkbox if it’s checked/unchecked. Right-click the cell containing the checkbox, then click on “Data Validation.”
- After the window opens, click on “Checkbox” in the Criteria drop-down.
- Check the box of “Use Custom Cell Values.” Then enter the values for Checked/Unchecked. Click on “Save.”
- If you want to use the values in your sheet, for example, the conditional formatting mentioned earlier, you will have values to work with for your checked/unchecked box.
How can you Remove Custom Values from a Checkbox?
- Right-click the cell containing the checkbox, then click on “Data Validation”
- Uncheck the box to Use Custom Cell Values, then click on “Save.” This allows you to keep your checkbox while removing the assigned values.
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