how do i create a tick by clicking on a cell

could someone please tell me how to create a tick or a cross in a cell just
by clicking on it?
thanks

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og Apr 8 2002, 1:31 am show options
I have Excel 97.
How do you insert a tick symbol into an Excel field?
Thanks



Gord Dibben Apr 8 2002, 1:52 am show options

Format the cell(s) as Wingdings2 and then hold the ALT key while entering
080
on the number pad.


HTH Gord Dibben Excel MVP - XL97 SR2
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kirsty <kirsty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> could someone please tell me how to create a tick or a cross in a cell
just
> by clicking on it?
> thanks

I prefer using the lowercase-A or letter "a" (without the quotes)
and Formatting with the Marlett Font.
HTH


"R.VENKATARAMAN" <vram26@vsnl$$$.net> wrote in message
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> my notes shows this, a response from a MVP
> =======
> og Apr 8 2002, 1:31 am show options
> I have Excel 97.
> How do you insert a tick symbol into an Excel field?
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Gord Dibben Apr 8 2002, 1:52 am show options
>
> Format the cell(s) as Wingdings2 and then hold the ALT key while entering
> 080
> on the number pad.
>
>
> HTH Gord Dibben Excel MVP - XL97 SR2
> ============================
>
>
>
> kirsty <kirsty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C90E9AB9-9AB9-4521-942D-228A7F8D62BF@microsoft.com...
> > could someone please tell me how to create a tick or a cross in a cell
> just
> > by clicking on it?
> > thanks
>
>

> ... how to create a tick or a cross in a cell just by clicking on it?
Perhaps try this post by Bob Phillips as well?:
http://tinyurl.com/c2j6t

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