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Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
I've downloaded a .doc file from a government website which happens to be a
job application. In order to fill it out, I need to tick check boxes. However, when I click on them, absolutely nothing happens. If I double-click on them, some random "code" page comes up (I have no idea what this is) which I've never seen before. How can I get Word to let me tick the check boxes? My employment prospects are relying on it! Please help! |
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Answer: Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
Hi there! It sounds like the check boxes in the document might not be interactive, which is why you're not able to tick them. Here are a few things you can try to make the check boxes work:
I hope one of these solutions works for you!
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Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
Is the document protected for forms?
-- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Skylark wrote: I've downloaded a .doc file from a government website which happens to be a job application. In order to fill it out, I need to tick check boxes. However, when I click on them, absolutely nothing happens. If I double-click on them, some random "code" page comes up (I have no idea what this is) which I've never seen before. How can I get Word to let me tick the check boxes? My employment prospects are relying on it! Please help! |
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Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
Usually for a checkbox to work you need to protect the sheet! -- Simon Lloyd Regards, Simon Lloyd 'The Code Cage' (http://www.thecodecage.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simon Lloyd's Profile: http://www.thecodecage.com/forumz/member.php?userid=1 View this thread: http://www.thecodecage.com/forumz/sh...ad.php?t=41358 |
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Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
I have no idea, as this is the first time I've ever used one in Word - how do
I find out that information? "Graham Mayor" wrote: Is the document protected for forms? -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Skylark wrote: I've downloaded a .doc file from a government website which happens to be a job application. In order to fill it out, I need to tick check boxes. However, when I click on them, absolutely nothing happens. If I double-click on them, some random "code" page comes up (I have no idea what this is) which I've never seen before. How can I get Word to let me tick the check boxes? My employment prospects are relying on it! Please help! |
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Why can't I check the check boxes in a Word document?
For Word up to 2003 the protect button is on the forms toolbar.
For Word 2007 the protect button is on the Developer ribbon -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Skylark wrote: I have no idea, as this is the first time I've ever used one in Word - how do I find out that information? "Graham Mayor" wrote: Is the document protected for forms? -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Skylark wrote: I've downloaded a .doc file from a government website which happens to be a job application. In order to fill it out, I need to tick check boxes. However, when I click on them, absolutely nothing happens. If I double-click on them, some random "code" page comes up (I have no idea what this is) which I've never seen before. How can I get Word to let me tick the check boxes? My employment prospects are relying on it! Please help! |
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