Insert a symbol

Question

How do I insert a check mark symbol in an Excel spreadsheet? In the Insert menu symbol is grayed out

Answer 1

The Symbol feature is only active when in Edit or Enter mode. You can use the Emoji & Symbols feature in the Edit menu, though. However, that only provides a static check mark character.

If you actually want a clickable check box you need to use the tool on the Insert tab or the check box form field on the Developer tab, depending on the purpose.

Answer 2

I don't have a Mac myself, but perhaps my symbol icon is greyed out and i cannot access any symbols explains it.

Answer 3

Try copy/pasting this into a cell: ✔

That solved my immediate problem, but why is the symbol option grayed out in the Insert menu?

Answer 4

Try copy/pasting this into a cell: ✔