Use content controls

Important: If the Developer tab isn't visible, see Show or hide the Developer tab.

To use content controls, like a  Check Box or  Drop-Down List, do one of the following:

• To add a control, select the Developer tab, and choose a control in the Controls group.

• To set or modify properties on an existing control, select the Developer tab and choose   Properties in the Controls group.

To learn more about creating forms in Word, see Create forms that users complete or print in Word.

Important: If the Developer tab isn't visible, see Show or hide the Developer tab.

To use content controls, like a  Check Box or  Combo Box, do one of the following:

• To add a control, select the Developer tab, and choose a control in the Legacy Controls group.

• To set or modify properties on an existing control, select the Developer tab and choose   Options in the Legacy Controls group.

To learn more about creating forms in Word, see Create forms that users complete or print in Word.

Using controls isn't possible in Word for the web. You can use controls in the desktop app.

• To open it, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.
  
  

Don't have the Word desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.