You can insert a drop-down list of valid entries (also called a drop-down menu or drop-down box) in Excel to make data entry easier, or to limit entries to certain items that you define.

For example, if you have a check box in cell A1, you can use a formula like =IF (A1, "Checked", "Unchecked") to display a custom message based on the check box's state.

Use a custom list to sort or fill in a user-defined order. Excel provides day-of-the-week and month-of-the year built-in lists, but you can also create your own custom list.

Add a list box to your Excel worksheet from which users can choose a value. Make data entry easier by letting users choose a value from a combo box. A combo box combines a text box with a list box to …

You can easily insert a check mark (also known as a "tick mark") in Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint. These marks are static symbols. If you're looking for an interactive check box that you …

You can quickly create a list of dates, in sequential order, by using the Fill Handle or the Fill command.

To create and print the mailing labels, you must first prepare the worksheet data in Excel and then use Word to configure, organize, review, and print the mailing labels.

Checklist is a feature that allows you to insert an interactive list in Word for Web. You can check and uncheck the checklist and keep track of the tasks that you are performing.

With multiple-selection list boxes, users make choices by selecting or clearing check boxes in a box on the form. If the number of check boxes exceeds the height of the control, a scroll bar appears on the …

If you are having trouble creating a table, go to the Home tab on the Excel ribbon and look for Format as Table. You can use tables with up to 5,000 rows to create a list.