CHECKBOX IN WORD

[jascoh]

I cannot make my checkbox in MSWord any larger. I've followed the instructions in the MSWord help index which says to double-click the form field and then select 'exactly' under checkbox size and then specify the size. However, when I double-click the form field, there is no option for size. I can make the font bigger next to the box, but not the actual checkbox.
So, the question is, how do I make the size of the checkbox - not the text - larger in MSWord?
Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?
-Jason

 

[VicRauch]

I created the check box, then held the shift key, pressed the cursor-left arrow, which selected the check box, then right clicked and choose Properties. There I found the Exactly option, and could change the size of the check box.

HTH
Vic

 

[TonyJollans]

You must be using ActiveX Checkboxes (from the Control Toolbox) which come in one size only. What you want is a Forms Checkbox (from the Forms Toolbar).

Enjoy,
Tony

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[jascoh]

Tony:
Evidently that's the problem - I was using the active 'X' checkboxes. There's no way to change the Active 'X' size then? I wanted a check-mark but not an 'X'.
Any ideas on that?

 

[TonyJollans]

No, it is a bit strange, but that's how it comes I'm afraid. It is possible to achieve - I forget exactly how but it's a lot of messing about. If you're creating a Word Form, best is to live with the "X", at least it functions properly with Form Protection.

Enjoy,
Tony

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[VicRauch]

Do you want just a check mark? Or do you want the form field that allows the input of Yes/No?

If you want just a check mark, you can get that with a capital R with the "Wingdings 2" font.

 

[jascoh]

Nah,I was wanting the actual checkbox function but it's not critical and I can live with the 'X'.
Thanks though!
-Jason