Tick Mark Symbol in Excel (The Ultimate Guide for 2025)

In this article, we will show you how to make a tick mark symbol in Excel. Simply follow the steps below.

Create a Tick Symbol in Excel

Follow the steps below to add a tick mark in Excel.

1. Select the Cell Where You Want to Add a Tick Mark

Click on any cell to select it. In our example, we will navigate to the ‘Completed’ column and click on the cell (cell C2) that we’ve just completed. This is where we will insert the tick mark.

2. Access the Symbol Menu from the Insert Tab

On the menu bar, find and click the ‘Insert’ tab, then locate and click the ‘Symbol’ option in the ‘Text’ group. This opens the Symbol dialog box where we will find and insert our tick mark symbol.

3. Find and Insert the Tick Mark Using Character Code

In the Symbol dialog box, enter the character code 2713 in the character code box to quickly find the tick mark symbol. Once it appears, select it by clicking, and then click ‘Insert’. 

We will now see the tick mark symbol in our selected cell (cell C2).

We hope that you now have a better understanding of making a tick symbol in Excel. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to insert a lambda symbol in Excel and how to add a sigma symbol in Excel.