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Select where to put the check box.
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On the Developer tab, select theÂ
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To change the X to aÂ
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Under Checked symbol, select Change. Using the Wingdings or Wingdings 2 font, choose the
This check box can be checked by mouse click or VBA. Double-click the check box and use the toolbar to change color or size.  To add a static check mark or check box symbol, see Insert a check mark symbol.
Adding a check box isn't possible in Word for the web. You can add a check box in the desktop app.
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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.
Tip: To create custom check lists, download and customize a pre-designed Word list template from Microsoft Create.
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Place your cursor where you want to add a check box.
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On the Developer tab, select
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Double-click the check box to set the Check Box Form Field Options.Â
To add a check mark without a box, see Insert a check mark.
Tip: To create custom check lists, download and customize a pre-designed Word list template from Microsoft Create.Â
