After you insert a check box in a document, you can change the check box symbol from an X to a checkmark or other symbol, or make other changes, such as the color or size of the checkbox.
Change the check box symbol
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If the developer tab isn't already visible, see Show the Developer tab.
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In your document, click the check box.
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On the Developer tab, click Properties.
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In the Content Control Properties dialog box, selectChange next to Checked symbol.
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In the Symbol box, look for a symbol. Try selecting a different font in the Font list, such as a Segoe UI Symbol font.
Select the symbol you want, and select OK.
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Repeat the same steps for each check box.
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If the developer tab isn't already visible, see Show the Developer tab.
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In your document, select the check box,.
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On the Developer tab, select Properties.
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Do any of the following in the Content Control Properties box:
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To display explanatory text above the check box when the mouse hovers over it, enter text in the Title box.
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Select Color to have a color when the mouse hovers over it.
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If you don't want the content control box displayed, select None in the Show as box. If you select this option, text entered into the Title box will not display.
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To change size, color, or border style of the check box, select the Use a style to format text typed into the empty control box, and then click New Style.
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Under Formatting, select a font size for the check box.
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In the Color list, select a color.
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To select a different border, select Format > Border.
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Select OK until you’ve closed the open boxes.
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Repeat the same steps for each check box.
