Flag box

[Rossella]

Is it possible to add some flagbox in a column?
How?
Thanks
Rossella

 

[Dave Peterson]

Depends on what you mean by a flagbox.

If you mean some sort of indicator, you could put Y or N in a column (X or leave
empty??) and use data|filter|autofilter to "flag" certain entries.

 

[Rossella]

I meant the square with the x on it ..sorry if my explanation wasn't
enough

 

[Dave Peterson]

I find this technique pretty easy...

Select the range
Format|cells|number tab|custom category
In the "type:" box, put this:
alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252;alt-0252

But hit and hold the alt key while you're typing the 0252 from the numeric
keypad.

It should look something like this when you're done.
ü;ü;ü;ü
(umlaut over the lower case u separated by semicolons)

And format that range of cells as Wingdings.

Now, no matter what you type (spacebar, x, anyoldtextatall), you'll see a check
mark.

Hit the delete key on the keyboard to clear the cell.

If you have to use that "checkmark" in later formulas:

=if(a1="","no checkmark","Yes checkmark")

And since this is just data, it'll sort (well, if you include that column in the
range).

And you can always filter for that funny character.