How to tick in the form
In daily office work or study, we often need to tick (√) in the form to indicate completion, selection or confirmation. This article will introduce in detail how to check the boxes in the table under different software and scenarios, and provide structured data for convenient reference.
1. Common ticking methods

The following is a summary of the ticking methods in mainstream office software:
| Software | method | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Word | 1. Insert symbol (√) 2. Use the framed symbol (☑) 3. Development Tools-Checkbox | It is recommended to use "Wingdings 2" font to input uppercase R |
| Excel | 1. Insert symbol 2. Data validation-checkbox 3. CHAR(252) function | Need to set the font to "Wingdings" |
| WPS | 1. Insert-symbol 2. Form control-checkbox | Operation is similar to Word |
| Web HTML | Use ✓ or ✔ entity code | ✓ = ✓ ✔ = ✔ |
2. Tick-boxing skills in special scenarios
1.Tick the handwritten form:You can use a blue or black stroke √ symbol, and it is recommended to use a seal for important documents.
2.Print form default check:You can reserve the □ symbol when designing the form and check it by hand after printing.
3.Electronic form tick:PDF forms can use Adobe Reader's checkbox tool.
| scene | Recommended method | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| paper document | Write √ by hand or use a check mark | Make sure it's legible |
| electronic document | Insert symbols or use checkboxes | Consider document compatibility |
| official document | Use the boxed symbol (☑) | appear more standardized |
3. Unicode encoding of tick symbol
Knowing these encodings enables entering tick marks in any Unicode-aware software:
| symbol | Unicode | HTML entities | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | U+2713 | ✓ | Ordinary check mark |
| ✔ | U+2714 | ✔ | bold check mark |
| ☑ | U+2611 | ☑ | framed check mark |
| ✅ | U+2705 | ✅ | Color check mark |
4. Practical tips
1.Shortcut key input:Press Alt+X in Word and then enter 2713 to quickly insert the ✓ symbol.
2.Font conversion:Enter a capital P in Excel and change the font to "Wingdings 2" to display a boxed check mark.
3.Automatically tick:Conditional formatting can be used in Excel to automatically display the √ symbol when the cell value is TRUE.
4.Batch processing:You can use the Find and Replace function to replace specific text with a check mark.
5. Things to note
1. The tick marks used in official documents should be consistent and do not mix multiple styles.
2. Check marks in electronic documents should consider cross-platform compatibility and avoid using special fonts.
3. After ticking important documents, it is recommended to add a signature or date to enhance the legal effect.
4. Use check marks of different colors in multi-person collaboration documents to distinguish the confirmations of different people.
By mastering these methods and techniques, you can easily check boxes in various forms in a standardized and efficient manner, improving work efficiency and professionalism of documents.
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