A check mark box in an Excel spreadsheet is handy for ticking off items, but it can go much further. Excel check boxes can trigger calculations and provide visual indicators. For example, in ...

The Box and Whisker Chart shows the distribution of data into quartiles. Learn how to create a Box and Whisker Chart in Excel properly.

Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles.

Learn how to create a drop-down list using Data Validation in Excel. Data Validation limits the type of data that can be entered into a cell.

Automating the selection process isn't difficult if you rely on VBA's InputBox in Microsoft Excel.

How to Create a Check Box in Excel 2007. Using Excel to create business forms means including elements available on your Web-based and paper forms, including check boxes.