I have several Word documents with check boxes. On Windows, you can simply click them to change the status (checked / not checked). But the only way I found to check/uncheck the checkbox with Word 15 or greater for macOS is to double click it and then to switch the value in the form field options. How to Insert a Check Box in Word. This wikiHow teaches you how to insert a check box in a Microsoft Word document. Open a new file in Microsoft Word. Do so by opening the app shaped like a blue W. On Mac, click on Ribbon & Toolbar in the 'Authoring and Proofing Tools' section of the dialog box.
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Technically, they are Check Box Form Fields because they primarily are intended for use in creating Forms. In order for them them to become 'clickable' the document must first be Protected as a Form, using either Tools Protect Document - Protect document for: Forms, or by clicking the Protect Form button Lock icon on the Developer tab. Note, however, that while Protection is on, no modifications can be made in the document unless Section Breaks are used. When Section Breaks are inserted, protection can be applied to some sections without being applied to all.
Unprotected Sections remain editable. Please mark HELPFUL or ANSWERED as appropriate to keep list as clean as possible ☺ Regards, Bob J.
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