# How to Add a Checkbox in Smartsheet

> To add a Checkbox in Smartsheet, hover over a column header to open the Column Menu, select Edit Column Properties, and click the Column Type menu. Next, choose Checkbox, configure the settings and style, and click OK to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-checkbox-in-smartsheet/
Apps: Smartsheet
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a00e3243f01ed60a4e7c5/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Hover your mouse cursor over a column header, then click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
2. Choose 'Edit Column Properties' from the list of options.
3. After that, click the 'Column Type' menu to proceed.
4. Pick 'Checkbox' from the available choices.
5. Subsequently, configure the related settings and choose your desired style.
6. Once done, click 'OK' to apply the changes.
7. After completing these steps, the checkboxes will be added to the selected column.