How to Use a Check Box Using Microsoft Word 2003

With the Microsoft Office 2003 application you can insert a check-box field in your document. Adding a check box can be helpful if you are creating a form or check list in which you want another user to make a selection. The easiest way for creating a check box with the Check Box Form Field is to create a table that you can use to enter your questions. You can then add multiple check boxes to the table that you design.

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  Open the Microsoft Word 2003 file on your computer that you want to use a check box with.

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  Click the "Table" option, move your mouse to the "Insert" option and then click the "Table" option. Enter the number of columns or rows you want for as many check boxes as you want.

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  Click the "OK" button and then select the top left cell. Click the "View" option from the top menu and then move your mouse over the "Toolbars" option.

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  Select the "Forms" option and then click the "Check Box Form Field" option from the "Forms" toolbar. The check box will then be added to the cell you selected.

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  Click in the check box to add a check mark. Click in the box again to remove the check mark.