Checkmark symbol - how to print a character in the text

The tick symbol is not the most common, but rather interesting sign. It can be printed in the text if necessary. How to cope with the task? We will try to give an answer to this question below. Even a novice user will be able to cope with the task, if he follows the proposed instructions. The processes do not provide for any special skills and knowledge.

Lists in the text

The checkmark symbol is often used in the design of a variety of lists in text editors. In this case, the task can be solved with minimal troubles. It is enough to correctly edit the list in Word.

To do this, you will need:

1. Select with the mouse cursor all the lines next to which you need to check the boxes.
2. Click RMB and click on "Lists". You can open the menu item "Format" - "Lists".
3. Switch to the tagged tab.
4. Select the picture on which the list with checkmarks is drawn.
5. Click on the "OK" button.

After the actions taken, the list will have tick marks. But what if you want to insert the corresponding element in the form of text? Have to try pretty hard!

From Windows Services

The check mark can be printed differently in electronic documents. The main thing is to choose the most simple method for solving the problem.

Let's start with a custom approach. This is about using a Windows service called Character Table. It helps to search, copy and paste into the text any special characters.

The checkmark insertion instruction has the following interpretation:

1. Go to the "Start".
2. In the search bar write "Character table".
3. Select the appropriate line in the displayed results.
4. Switch to Wingdings font. This is an extremely important stage.
5. Find the checkmark and double-click on it.
6. Click on the "Copy" button. This control is located at the bottom right of the service window.

What's next? It remains to choose the place to print the character and insert it. For example, by using the hot keys Ctrl and V.

Word insertion

The checkmark in Word can be inserted in different ways. The next trick is working with the settings of a text editor. It is used in practice more often than previously discussed instructions.

The print guide for the special checkmark will look like this:

1. Go to a text editor.
2. Open the menu item "Insert". It is located on the toolbar, usually at the top of the dialog box.
3. Go to the "Symbol" block.
4. Switch the font. We need Wingdings. In other fonts, the symbol is not mentioned.
5. Find the checkmark and double-click on it in the "Symbols" dialog box.

Now what? The user can continue to insert special characters or close the corresponding menu. A check mark will be set after the done manipulations.

Codes and numbers

Advanced users work with different code combinations. With their help, you can insert special characters in text documents. And the tick symbol is no exception.

You can try the following steps to get the desired result:

1. Go to your text editor.
2. Activate Nam Lock in the operating system. Without this, the reception will not work.
3. Hold Alt and type code 252 or 254. The first combination will insert a regular checkmark in the text, the second - a checkmark in the box.

As a rule, for many this technique does not work. After the actions taken, the user sees completely different signs. Find out how to fix the situation.

Important: a regular checkmark can be printed 100% with Alt + 2713.

"Hotkeys

For example, you can assign a combination of "hot" keys in the "Word", pressing which will lead to the printing of a character. How to cope with a similar task?

To assign hot keys for printing checkmarks, you will need:

1. Open the "Insert" - "Symbol" menu in Word.
2. Highlight a checkmark or checkmark in the box. We already talked about where to find them.
3. Click on the "Keyboard Shortcut ..." button.
4. Put the cursor in the line "New combination".
5. Clamp the buttons that will be responsible for printing the character. For example, Alt + P.
6. Click on the control labeled "Assign."

What to do next? While typing, you can press the hot keys. This will lead to the printing of certain characters.

Hexadecimal code

The last scenario is the use of hexadecimal codes while typing. With the help of them you can put the symbol "Checkmark in the square" and not only. The main thing is to find out which set of letters and numbers is responsible for a particular sign.

To check the box while printing in Word, you will need:

1. Choose a place to insert a character.
2. Dial U + 2713 or U + 2714. You can use the codes U + 2705 or U + 2611. The last inscription allows you to put checkmarks in squares, and the previous ones - different types of daws.
3. Press Alt + X.

Important: when you press the keyboard shortcut with "Alt", you must use English letters. Otherwise, the operation will not pass the processing stage.

It is done! A check mark of one type or another will be installed in the place specified by the user. Now everyone can decide for himself how to print the mentioned signs. The check mark on the keyboard cannot be detected under any circumstances.