To add a check mark in PowerPoint, click where you want it in a text box, go to Insert > Symbol, choose the Segoe UI Symbol font, type 2713 in the Character code box, and click Insert. For a quick shortcut on Windows, press Windows + . (period), open the Symbols tab, and pick ✓. To use check marks as bullet points, go to Home > Bullets and choose the check mark bullet.
Method 1: Insert a check mark symbol
- Click inside a text box or table cell where you want the check mark.
- Click Insert > Symbol (on the right end of the ribbon).
- Set Font to Segoe UI Symbol.
- Type 2713 in Character code for ✓, or 2714 for the heavier ✔. The symbol is selected automatically.
- Click Insert, then Close.
Other useful codes in Segoe UI Symbol: 2717 (✗), 2610 (☐ empty box), and 2611 (☑ checked box).
Using the Wingdings font instead
In the Symbol dialog, choose Wingdings and type 252 in Character code (from Symbol (decimal)) for a check mark, or 254 for a checked box. Keep in mind that Wingdings characters only look like check marks when that font is applied.
Method 2: Use the emoji and symbol panel (Windows)
- Click in your text.
- Press Windows + . (period).
- Click the Symbols tab (Ω) or type check to search, then click ✓ or ✅.
On a Mac, press Control + Command + Space and search for check.
Method 3: Make a checklist with check mark bullets
- Select the text lines you want as a checklist.
- Click the arrow next to Bullets on the Home tab.
- Choose the check mark bullet style. If you don’t see it, click Bullets and Numbering > Customize, pick a check mark from Wingdings or Segoe UI Symbol, and click OK.
Method 4: Insert a check mark icon
For a larger, colorful graphic, click Insert > Icons, search for check, select an icon, and click Insert. You can recolor it with Graphics Format > Graphics Fill.
Keyboard shortcut with AutoCorrect
To type a check mark faster, set up AutoCorrect: in the Symbol dialog, select ✓, then go to File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options, and add an entry like (check) that’s replaced with ✓ (copy the symbol into the With box).
Frequently asked questions
What’s the Alt code for a check mark?
There’s no reliable Alt code for ✓ in PowerPoint. Type 2713 and press Alt + X in Word, or use Insert > Symbol in PowerPoint.
Can I make an interactive checkbox in PowerPoint?
PowerPoint doesn’t have clickable checkboxes in a regular slide show. You can simulate one with animations or triggers that show a check mark when clicked.
How do I change the check mark color?
Select it like regular text and choose a Font Color on the Home tab.
Does this work in PowerPoint for Mac?
Yes. Use Insert > Symbol, or the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space.
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