How to Make Checkboxes in Google Slides: A Quick Guide

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Step-by-step guide for creating a checklist

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Trying to create a checklist in Google Slide? There’s a built-in feature for that! Use the checkbox bulleted list option to make checkboxes in a text box. This wikiHow shows you how to make checkboxes in Google Slides.

Things You Should Know

  • Use the Bulleted List drop-down button in the menu bar to select the checkboxes option.
  • The checkboxes work the same way as a normal bulleted list.
  • Double-click, then right-click a checkbox to replace it with a check mark.

Steps

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    The Bulleted List button is in the menu bar and has three vertical dots next to three lines.
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    In the Bulleted List drop-down menu, select the checkbox option. This will insert a checkbox where your cursor is in the text box.
    • Note that the checkboxes will behave exactly like a bulleted list, meaning you can indent and format them the same way. This is great for creating a presentation that needs a checklist.
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    Since checkboxes in Google Slides work the same as a bulleted list, you can type a line of text next to the checkbox to create a to-do item.
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    At the end of the first line of text, tapping ↵ Enter will create a new checkbox below the first one.
    • Repeat this process to fill out the rest of your checklist with tasks.
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    This will select the checkbox.
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    This will open a pop-up options menu.
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    Choose an icon in the pop-up menu. The icon you select will replace the checkbox. You can choose the check mark icon to indicate that a task is done.
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