This article explains how to insert a single checkbox, how to convert existing items to checkboxes, and how to create a checklist in Google Docs.
How to: Create a checklist in Google Docs
There are two ways to create a checklist in Google Docs. For the first, simply follow the steps in the previous section. In step 5, press Return/Enter once and add new text for the checkbox that appears. Repeat this until you have created your checklist.
For the other way to create a checklist in Google Docs, follow these steps:
Enter all the text you want to add to your checklist in your Google Doc. Each item with a checkbox next to it should be on its own line.