Insert check mark in OpenOffice - how it works

This practical tip shows you how to insert a tick in a text document at OpenOffice.

Insert a check mark as a special character in OpenOffice

1. To insert a check mark as a special character in the flowing text, go to "Insert" at the top of OpenOffice Writer and then to "Special Character".
2. Set the font to "Wingdings" and scroll down to the bottom. Here you will find a tick symbol.
3. Click on this once and then press "OK" to insert the symbol.

Use the check mark as a symbol for bullets.

1. Alternatively, you can also use ticks as bullet symbols.
2. To do this, click on the small arrow next to the "Bulleted list" button in the menu bar (see screenshot) and select the tick symbol.