How to Insert a Tick Mark in Adobe Acrobat

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a checkmark tick mark to a PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Quick summary

Inserting a tick mark in Adobe Acrobat Pro is done using the Fill in Form Fields tool, which lets you place a checkmark anywhere on a PDF page in just a few clicks. Once placed, the tick mark can be resized or deleted directly on the document without any additional software.

Steps

Go to the left-side corner and open the floating menu bar, then click the Fill in Form Fields icon.
Select Checkmark from the list of available options.
Navigate to the PDF page and click the exact spot where you want to place the tick mark.
Use the resize and delete icons to adjust the tick mark's size or position as needed.
Complete the steps to confirm the tick mark is added to the PDF page.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a tick mark or checkmark to a PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro is a common need for professionals who review contracts, fill out forms, or annotate documents without editing the original content. Adobe Acrobat Pro's Fill in Form Fields tool provides a quick, non-destructive way to insert checkmarks directly onto any PDF page. This eliminates the need to convert documents or use third-party annotation tools, keeping workflows efficient and document integrity intact. For teams handling high volumes of PDF-based approvals or sign-offs, mastering this feature saves significant time and reduces errors.

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