Work with the Word program can be very diverse. Sometimes you need to print dry text, another time you will work with images in a document, and someday you will have to print formulas. In this article we’ll talk about how to check the “Word” box. All possible methods will be sorted. Let's talk about embedded fonts, about ALT codes and much more.
Put a checkmark through the symbol window
How to check the "Word"? The easiest way for a novice user is to use a window with characters in the program itself. However, this method is time-consuming, so read the article to the end to choose the method that is right for you. Well, in the meantime, we go directly to the instructions on how to insert a checkmark in the "Word" using the panel with symbols.
Having opened the program, you need to go to the "Insert" tab. Now on the toolbar, find the "Symbols" button, click on it and select "Other Symbols" in the drop-down menu - the window we need will appear.
In the default character set, unfortunately, you won’t be able to find a check mark, you need to select Wingdings in the Font drop-down list. Now in the field with symbols you can find the right one. Often it is located at the very bottom, so lower the slider below, find the checkmark, and then click the "Insert" button.
Check the box with hexadecimal code.
The first way, how to put a tick in the "Word", we have figured out, but, as mentioned above, it is not the last. Now let's talk about the hex code. Although the wording may inspire an inexperienced user in horror, there is nothing complicated in this, now we will examine in more detail.
From the name it becomes clear that we will deal with the code. In this case, the code at checkmark 221A. Knowing it, you can quickly put a symbol in the right place without resorting to a table with symbols.
So, place the cursor where the symbol should be. After that, enter the code 221A (in Latin). Next, without pressing any other keys, press ALT + X. Now your code has been converted to the desired character.
This method is quite fast compared to the previous one, but many can forget this code, so it's up to you to decide whether to use it or not.
Put a checkmark through the ALT code
Now let's talk about how to check the "Word" using the ALT code. This method is practically no different from the previous one, it just uses a different code and a different method of entering it, but first things first.
The code that we will use is quite simple to remember - it is 251. However, this time you need to enter it in a different way. You should initially hold down the ALT key, and then, holding it, press the numbers 2, 5 and 1 on the right numeric keypad sequentially. After you release ALT, the character will be entered at the specified location.
Now you know another way how to put a tick symbol in Word. By the way, this method can be used not only in the program; it works properly in all input fields, but only in the Windows operating system. For example, in UBUNTU the code will remain the same, but the key is different - it is manually assigned by the user in the settings.
Put a checkmark in font
Everyone knows what a font is in Word. It is diverse, it may surprise with its creativity and beauty, but few people know that among all the variety there is a font that is not intended for writing. Its name is Wingdings 2, we’ll talk about it now.
To quickly select it, start typing its name in the field where the font name is written. Selecting it and pressing a couple of keys, you will find that instead of the usual letters put different characters. It is among all the possible keys that our checkmark is located. In order not to languish for a long time, you should immediately name these keys - "P" and "R". Just before entering them, be sure to hold down the SHIFT key and make sure that the keyboard layout is in English, otherwise you will not achieve the desired result.
Now you know where the checkmark on the keyboard is. In addition, you can download special fonts with check marks. There may be different variations of this sign.
Making a list of checkmarks
Well, in the end, it's worth talking about the most banal and unpopular way. Unfortunately, it only works when creating a bulleted list.
The bottom line is this: in the "Home" tab in the "Paragraph" area, click on the bulleted list icon. And from the drop-down menu, select the very checkmark. However, this does not allow you to insert checkmarks arbitrarily, but if you wanted to arrange the list in this way, then it is perfect for you.