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  1. Orared

    Orared Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know how to type a tick in excel ?
    Thanks
     
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    Format the cell so it shows text exactly as typed.
     
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    Thanks, but where is the 'tick' symbol on the keyboard?
     
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    I don't have Excel here, but I'd usually do it through the 'special character' box. I think it's in the 'Insert' menu or something? Once you've got one just copy and paste it wherever else you need it.
     
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    Try holding down alt and typing 2714 on the number pad
     
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    Thanks ST but that gives me a capital U with an umlaut
    But seriously thanks for trying to help
     
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    Insert a 'symbol'. The symbol option should be in the top menu
     
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    Insert a symbol or change the text to Wingdings.
     
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    Bugger.

    Try copy and pasting one of these ✓ ✔
     
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    Thanks everyone
     
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    Insert Symbol and scroll to the bottom of Wingdings or change font to WingDings and use "ü"
     
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