This tutorial applies to Word 2010 and above on macOS or Windows operating systems.
it’s possible for you to’t add a check mark to them within Word.
Select a location in the Word document.
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Select theHometab if it is not already selected.
Choose the drop-down list accompanying theBulletsbutton.
When theBullet Librarypop-out appears, selectDefine New Bullet.
TheDefine New Bulletdialog displays, overlaying the main Word window.
SelectOKwhen you’ve made your choice.
From theDefine New Bulletinterface, selectOK.
If you followed the instructions correctly, the check box should now be added to your document.
Insert Check Boxes for Electronic Documents
In addition to visual symbol, Word supports functional check boxes.
These come in handy for online checklists or other types of forms that require user interaction.
In theWord Optionsdialog, selectCustomize Ribbon.
UnderCustomize the Ribbon, choose theMain Tabsoption from the drop-down menu.
Locate theDeveloperoption and select+to expand the list.
Place a check mark next toDeveloperby selecting its accompanying check box once.
Select+next to the option labeledControls, expanding its list as well.
SelectCheck Box Content Controland selectOKto return to the main Word interface.
Activate theDevelopertab, now added to the main menu toward the top of your screen.
In theControlssection, select thecheck boxicon.
A new check box should now be inserted into your document.
This symbol can be changed, along with many other attributes of the new check box.
Select it, then selectProperties.
