How to Insert a Check Box in Word: 5 Steps

How to Insert a Check Box in Word: 5 Steps

If you are writing a survey in Word, it is always useful to have a check box as sometimes circling options can get messy when mistakes are made.

Steps

1. Select the area where you want to create a check box.

2. Choose Insert > Symbol. (Choose More Symbols if you are using Word 2007).

3. Select the Wingdings font.

4. Scroll down one or two lines, and there should be a few squares. You can choose any of the squares that you like, some of them are standard boxes, some are 3D.

5. Once you have highlighted the check box you want, press Insert.