how to make a google sheets checkbox list
IN SUMMARY
Creating a checkbox list in Google Sheets allows you to track tasks and mark them as complete by checking the box. This feature not only adds a checkmark but also strikes through the completed items and changes their color, making it easier to visualize your progress.
Adding Checkboxes
You can select a single cell or multiple cells at once. If you want to add checkboxes to an entire column, simply select the column header.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Shift + =' (Windows/Chrome OS) or 'Cmd + Shift + =' (Mac) to insert a checkbox directly into the selected cell(s).
You can copy and paste checkboxes from one cell to another, or use the drag-and-drop feature to quickly fill a range of cells with checkboxes.
Formatting Checked Items
You can select the entire column or specific rows where you have added the checkboxes.
This will open the 'Conditional formatting rules' sidebar on the right side of the screen.
In the 'Value or formula' field, enter the following formula: `=CELL_REF=TRUE`. Replace `CELL_REF` with the reference of the cell containing the checkbox (e.g., `=A1=TRUE`).
You can choose to strike through the text, change the text color, or apply a background color to the cell when the checkbox is checked. Click on the respective formatting options and make your desired changes.
Advanced Options
This is useful if you have multiple checkbox lists in the same sheet and want to format them differently.
For example, you can apply bold or italic formatting to checked items in addition to striking through the text or changing the color.
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