Checklist Template (Free Excel)
A free checklist for Excel. Track tasks with owners, priorities and due dates, and watch the progress percentage update as you finish items.
Download the free Excel template (.xlsx)
Free. No email or sign-up needed. One Excel file, 2 sheets.
What is inside the checklist template
It works for projects, onboarding, events or any list where you want to see what is done and what is overdue.
| Sheet | What it does |
|---|---|
| Checklist | Up to 40 tasks with owner, priority, due date and a status dropdown. Done items turn green with a strikethrough and overdue dates turn red. Progress, done, open and overdue counts sit at the top. |
| Read me | Short instructions. |
Colour key: yellow cells are for your own numbers and text. Green cells calculate automatically, so leave them alone. Sample data is included so you can see how it works, and you can delete it.
How to use the checklist template
- Type each task with an owner, priority and due date.
- Pick a status from the dropdown: Not started, In progress, Done or Blocked.
- Watch the progress percentage and overdue count at the top.
- Print it or share it as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a checklist in Excel?
List tasks in rows and add a status column with a dropdown. This template does it for you and calculates progress.
Can I add checkboxes?
This template uses a status dropdown because it works the same in Excel and Google Sheets and counts easily.
How is progress calculated?
Done tasks divided by all tasks with a name.
How many tasks fit?
Forty rows are ready to use.
Is it free?
Yes, with no email or sign-up.
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