Learn how to add, configure and use checkboxes in Excel to create interactive task lists and trigger formatting without relying on macros.

Here's how to build smarter checklists in Excel using checkboxes, conditional formatting and task dependencies to help with multi-step processes.

Excel's checkboxes seem like a very simple feature on the surface—which is probably why they're often overlooked. But when used properly, this underrated feature can transform your spreadsheets ...