With text form fields you don't get a choice. It's an X, take it or leave
it. If you want a check instead, there are other ways to create check boxes.
See http://www.gmayor.com/Macrobutton.htm or
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/add_check_boxes.htm

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"Margot" wrote in message
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How do I get a real check mark in the form field check box? All I can get
is
an X to go in that box. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
Margot