- In short
- Inserts checkboxes into the selected cells. Checkbox shapes in empty cells. Your source data stays unchanged; Undo Last brings it back if needed. The whole operation happens locally; nothing is sent anywhere.
What it is for
Insert Checkboxes is used to insert checkboxes into empty cells.
When to use it
Typical use: build a to-do / checklist.
Example scenarios
- Build a to-do / checklist.
What it needs
A range and an options dialog (default checked); >500 asks confirm; merged rejected; refused if any cell has content. Supported data types: text, number, date (by selection).
How to use it
- Select the range to work on.
- On the XLMind Data tab, open the Practical Tools menu in the Practical group and choose Insert Checkboxes.
- Pick the settings you need in the window that opens.
- Confirm; checkbox shapes in empty cells.
What it produces
Checkbox shapes in empty cells.
Effect on your data and undo
Insert Checkboxes does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. One click on Undo Last brings everything back.
How it differs from similar tools
No helper formulas are needed; the source area is read but never written, and the output is produced on its own.
Good to know
Confirmation for large operations. Merged cells rejected; size limits (>500 asks confirm).
Limitations
Merged cells rejected; size limits (>500 asks confirm).
Frequently asked questions
- Where will I see the result?
- Checkbox shapes in empty cells.
- What happens to invalid or unexpected values?
- Refused if any cell has content.
- How are blank cells handled?
- Required (only empty cells get one).
- Does the result stay linked to the source?
- The output does not track the source afterwards; a quick rerun brings it up to date.
- Any known limits?
- Merged cells rejected; size limits (>500 asks confirm).
Works well with
- As a preparation step, try Export to PDF
- Afterwards, try Add Bullets
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