Very cool, But I was hoping for instead of a happy face it could input some sort of clipart/ photo options. Is there a way to have a picture pop up instead of a happy face?
Great explanation! Unfortunately I got stuck at the beginning - I don't have the option to customise my ribbon and can't thus even get to the adding checkbox phase... Which version of Word did you use?
Hi Noora. I used Word 365 in this video. However, earlier versions of Word have the same features... you should be able to bring in the Developer Tab even if you are using Microsoft Office or Word in earlier versions, such as 2019, 2016, or 2013. You need to access the Developer Tab in order to create a check box or any other interactive objects in a Word document. But if you are using the free online version of Word (office.com) then you probably do not have the option to use the Developer Tab. The free online version of Microsoft Office (which has Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is an abbreviated version of the software. It does not have some of the advanced features you find on the full version of the software that you would have to purchase. By the way, if you are a teacher or a student, you can buy full versions of software at a crazy-steep discount at store.collegebuys.org/, like up to 85% off. When I bought Microsoft Office 2019 some time ago, it was selling for $400 and I got it for $39.99 at that website. (I teach online classes like Microsoft Word for MiraCosta Community College in California). I hope this reply was helpful. Debra
Is there any way to get the document to jump to a specific location if the box is checked? I have several tables in my document and if they check a box in the first table I want it to jump to another table in the document. Is that possible? Example: My first table is a list of items, one is "New Contractor". If they check that box (yes) then I want it to jump to another table that is a list of things you need to do if it is a new contractor.
You're right, Word Online does not have Options. Word online is an abbreviated version of Microsoft Word, and as such it does not have many of the more advanced or comprehensive features of the full software.
There are different things that can cause this to happen. You will have to try them to see which one works. Try these: 1) If your document was originally created in an older version of Word, and you are now using Word 365, it could be in Compatibility Mode. With the document open, click FILE --> SAVE AS and be sure to save it as the newest version of Word in the File Type near the bottom of the SAVE AS window. 2) Delete the cache files from the hard drive. (You can find RUclips videos on how to do this). Cache files can sometimes cause such issues. 3) Make sure that the checkbox content control is set up properly. Do this by clicking on the checkbox content control feature, and selecting "Properties". In the dialog box that opens, click on the "Check Box" tab and make sure that the "Checked" and "Unchecked" values are set up. If none of the above solutions work, you might need to go to the Microsoft Community online and search for an answer there. Good luck!
Hi Che, if you are thinking of a drop-down list where you click it and a list of different options are displayed, and the user clicks the one they want, then yes, there is a way to create that in Word. I made a couple of videos on how to do this: ruclips.net/video/sf4UHvdy9b0/видео.html ruclips.net/video/ObmUWJzh-bs/видео.html
Under the Developer tab, in the control area it shows a box with a “check” in it, but when you use it, it comes up as a “X”. How can I make the “check mark” my default instead of an “X” in Word 365 ??? I did everything you stated in this video but the "X" keeps coming up as default. I need an "check mark" in the box as default instead of the "X". Thanks
Hi Monica, RTF means Rich Text Format. This is a universal format that is intended to be sort of a generic way to see and use text in different software programs. It is not unique to Microsoft Word. It is a basic way to type and work with text that can be recognized in different software. As such, RTF does not possess the complex, elaborate coding that Microsoft Word uses. So, some of the more intricate things you can do in Word cannot be done in RTF because RTF cannot handle it. It was not meant to be used that way.
@@DebraSaybleTutorials Yes, thank you, I am aware of the file extension and what it means. I have actually found a work around for my needs, which is the lock the form with a Mac version of O365.
365 is the version of Microsoft Office I used. Word is one of several software programs within Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Access). It is Word version 365, which is the most current version.
Wonderful explanation! I loved the way you described all of the steps slowly and used enlarge/zoom to highlight key points. Thank you!
Is there a way that the table text and the check box can change color when checked then back when unchecked?
needed to know how to change the checked symbol, thanks a lot😊👍
Very cool, But I was hoping for instead of a happy face it could input some sort of clipart/ photo options. Is there a way to have a picture pop up instead of a happy face?
This is an excellent video and you have saved me a lot of time! Thank you!
Thank you so much I spent 2 days looking for that I could not find tab.i saw your video I will check it out later
Thank you for this, it helped me a lot!
Great explanation! Unfortunately I got stuck at the beginning - I don't have the option to customise my ribbon and can't thus even get to the adding checkbox phase... Which version of Word did you use?
Hi Noora. I used Word 365 in this video. However, earlier versions of Word have the same features... you should be able to bring in the Developer Tab even if you are using Microsoft Office or Word in earlier versions, such as 2019, 2016, or 2013. You need to access the Developer Tab in order to create a check box or any other interactive objects in a Word document. But if you are using the free online version of Word (office.com) then you probably do not have the option to use the Developer Tab. The free online version of Microsoft Office (which has Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is an abbreviated version of the software. It does not have some of the advanced features you find on the full version of the software that you would have to purchase. By the way, if you are a teacher or a student, you can buy full versions of software at a crazy-steep discount at store.collegebuys.org/, like up to 85% off. When I bought Microsoft Office 2019 some time ago, it was selling for $400 and I got it for $39.99 at that website. (I teach online classes like Microsoft Word for MiraCosta Community College in California). I hope this reply was helpful.
Debra
What a great explanation! I'm subscribing!
Awesome, thank you!
An absolutely fabulous explanation. Thank you
Is there any way to get the document to jump to a specific location if the box is checked? I have several tables in my document and if they check a box in the first table I want it to jump to another table in the document. Is that possible? Example: My first table is a list of items, one is "New Contractor". If they check that box (yes) then I want it to jump to another table that is a list of things you need to do if it is a new contractor.
This is wonderful... Thank u soooo much for this...
Thank you this is really clear.
No Options button with the current version of Word online.
You're right, Word Online does not have Options. Word online is an abbreviated version of Microsoft Word, and as such it does not have many of the more advanced or comprehensive features of the full software.
I have added the Developer tab, but the check box is greyed out. A lot of people have the same issue but nobody posted a solution.
There are different things that can cause this to happen. You will have to try them to see which one works. Try these: 1) If your document was originally created in an older version of Word, and you are now using Word 365, it could be in Compatibility Mode. With the document open, click FILE --> SAVE AS and be sure to save it as the newest version of Word in the File Type near the bottom of the SAVE AS window. 2) Delete the cache files from the hard drive. (You can find RUclips videos on how to do this). Cache files can sometimes cause such issues. 3) Make sure that the checkbox content control is set up properly. Do this by clicking on the checkbox content control feature, and selecting "Properties". In the dialog box that opens, click on the "Check Box" tab and make sure that the "Checked" and "Unchecked" values are set up.
If none of the above solutions work, you might need to go to the Microsoft Community online and search for an answer there.
Good luck!
what happens if the check box option is greyed out?
This is very helpful. How about if you have Yes, No and N/A options and user should be able to check only one box. How is that done? TIA
did you ever find out? I'm trying to do exactly this and no one on the internet knows
Super helpful! Thank you!
Good job of explaining
I’m trying to create a content box where users can make multiple selections, is that possible? I can’t find information about it anywhere.
Hi Che, if you are thinking of a drop-down list where you click it and a list of different options are displayed, and the user clicks the one they want, then yes, there is a way to create that in Word. I made a couple of videos on how to do this:
ruclips.net/video/sf4UHvdy9b0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/ObmUWJzh-bs/видео.html
Under the Developer tab, in the control area it shows a box with a “check” in it, but when you use it, it comes up as a “X”. How can I make the “check mark” my default instead of an “X” in Word 365 ??? I did everything you stated in this video but the "X" keeps coming up as default. I need an "check mark" in the box as default instead of the "X". Thanks
his is great but does not work for .RTF files. Any idea why MS has this restriction?
Hi Monica, RTF means Rich Text Format. This is a universal format that is intended to be sort of a generic way to see and use text in different software programs. It is not unique to Microsoft Word. It is a basic way to type and work with text that can be recognized in different software. As such, RTF does not possess the complex, elaborate coding that Microsoft Word uses. So, some of the more intricate things you can do in Word cannot be done in RTF because RTF cannot handle it. It was not meant to be used that way.
@@DebraSaybleTutorials Yes, thank you, I am aware of the file extension and what it means. I have actually found a work around for my needs, which is the lock the form with a Mac version of O365.
I Loooooooooove it. Merci Beaucoup
Thank you so much...
Mine is grayed out
I simply typed "Check box" in the search window and I could add an interactive check box without adding a table or the Developer Tab.
This is just Word. Not 365.
365 is the version of Microsoft Office I used. Word is one of several software programs within Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Access). It is Word version 365, which is the most current version.
your cursor is kind on the way...makes it hard to follow and very distractive
Thank you - so helpful!