Keyboard Trick: How to Make a Check Mark

Struggling to create a checkmark on your keyboard? You're not alone. We're here to help you master this skill with simple, step-by-step instructions. Let's dive right in.

How to Insert Check Mark Symbol in Excel
How to Insert Check Mark Symbol in Excel

Before we begin, ensure your keyboard's 'Num Lock' is on. If not, press the 'Num Lock' key (usually located at the top-right corner of your keyboard) to enable the numeric keypad.

How to Add a Check Mark or Tick Mark in Word
How to Add a Check Mark or Tick Mark in Word

Using the Alt Code Method

The Alt Code method is quite powerful as it allows you to create various symbols, including the checkmark. Let's see how:

keyboard with keys and numbers on it in front of a white background that says how to make symbols with keyboard
keyboard with keys and numbers on it in front of a white background that says how to make symbols with keyboard

On most keyboards, you can create a checkmark using the Alt Code method. Here's how:

Windows/Linux

how to make symbols with keyboard tricks
how to make symbols with keyboard tricks

Press and hold down the 'Alt' key. While still holding it down, type '0251' on the numeric keypad. Then, release the 'Alt' key. A little checkmark should appear wherever your cursor is.

If using a laptop without a numeric keypad, you can use the on-screen keyboard or Keyboard Maestro to achieve this. Remember, the keypad is crucial for this method as the regular number keys don't work.

MacOS

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MacOS users can create a checkmark using the Option + K keyboard shortcut. Just press and hold the 'Option' key, then press 'K'. Like before, the checkmark should appear wherever your cursor is.

If you prefer using an Alt Code method, you can use 'Option + 00A7'. However, remember that the Alt Code method might not work universally, so it's best to stick to the Option + K shortcut on MacOS.

Using Text Symbols

7 Easy Ways to Insert Check Mark (Tick ✓) Symbol in Excel
7 Easy Ways to Insert Check Mark (Tick ✓) Symbol in Excel

Alternatively, you can use text symbols to create a checkmark. This method uses Unicode characters and works across all operating systems.

Here's how to do it:

the instructions for how to make symbols with keyboard
the instructions for how to make symbols with keyboard
the keyboard shortcuts list is shown
the keyboard shortcuts list is shown
How to Insert a Check Mark Symbol [Tickmark] in Excel
How to Insert a Check Mark Symbol [Tickmark] in Excel
How to Insert Tick Mark in MS Word 2010
How to Insert Tick Mark in MS Word 2010
an image of a keyboard with numbers and symbols in the keywords on it
an image of a keyboard with numbers and symbols in the keywords on it
a keyboard with numbers and symbols on it, next to the instructions for how to make symbols
a keyboard with numbers and symbols on it, next to the instructions for how to make symbols
an image of a keyboard with numbers and symbols in the keywords on it
an image of a keyboard with numbers and symbols in the keywords on it
Symbolen
Symbolen

Windows/Linux/MacOS

Simply type '✓' or '☑' directly into your text document. These are Unicode characters that represent a checkmark.

If your keyboard layout doesn't support these symbols, you can copy and paste them from any text source or use an online Unicode character map.

And there you have it! You now know two methods to create a checkmark using your keyboard. Whether you prefer the Alt Code method or using text symbols, you should be able to tick off your to-do lists with ease.

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