How to Add a Checkbox in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Checkbox in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Hover your mouse cursor over a column header, then click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
Choose 'Edit Column Properties' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Column Type' menu to proceed.
Pick 'Checkbox' from the available choices.
Subsequently, configure the related settings and choose your desired style.
Once done, click 'OK' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the checkboxes will be added to the selected column.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Insert checkboxes into your sheet columns easily by adjusting column properties and selecting the checkbox type in Smartsheet. This guide shows how to add a Checkbox in Smartsheet in 7 steps, starting with "Hover your mouse cursor over a column header, then click its corresponding 'Column Menu..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the checkboxes will be added to the selected column". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Checkbox in Smartsheet?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Add a Column in Smartsheet, How to Add a Drop-Down List in Smartsheet and How to Add a Formula to a Column in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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