To add checkboxes in Microsoft Word, you have two main methods depending on whether you want printable checkboxes or interactive (clickable) checkboxes.

Method 1: Add Printable Checkboxes Using Bullets

This method creates checkboxes as symbols, useful for printed checklists.

1. Place the cursor where you want the checkbox.
2. Go to the Home tab, click the small arrow next to the Bullets button in the Paragraph group.
3. Select Define New Bullet.
4. Click Symbol.
5. In the Symbol window, set the font to Wingdings 2.
6. Enter the character code 163 to select the checkbox symbol.
7. Click OK to confirm.
8. Now, type your list items, and each bullet will appear as a checkbox symbol

Method 2: Add Interactive Checkboxes Using the Developer Tab

This method inserts clickable checkboxes that you can check/uncheck digitally.

1. Enable the Developer tab if it’s not visible:
   • Go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon.
   • Under Main Tabs , check Developer and click OK.
2. Place your cursor where you want the checkbox.
3. Go to the Developer tab.
4. In the Controls group, click the Check Box Content Control button (a checkbox icon).
5. The checkbox will appear and can be clicked to check/uncheck interactively

Additional Tips

• You can add checkboxes after typing your list by highlighting the text and applying the checkbox bullet or inserting interactive checkboxes one by one.
• Interactive checkboxes can be customized by selecting the checkbox, clicking Properties in the Developer tab, and changing the checked symbol

This way, you can create either static checklists for printing or dynamic checklists for digital use in Word documents.