you’re free to create and configure any form data using this tab.
SelectFilefrom the top menu.
In the right pane of the dialog of Customize Ribbon part, chooseMain Tabs.
Check the box forDeveloper.
These are called Controls.
The options are in the Controls group on the Ribbon.
These controls are on the Developer tab.
To create a basic fillable form in Word by providing a checkbox:
pop in thetextto apply the checkbox.
Examples include:
Select theDevelopertab.
Place your cursor at thebeginning of the sentenceyouve written.
Select theCheck Box Content Controlthat adds a check mark.
(It has a blue checkmark on it.)
Choosesomewhereelsein the document to apply it.
To remove any fillable entry, right-click it and choose Remove Content Control.
Then use the Delete key on the keyboard to delete anything remains.
In some instances simply clicking Delete will suffice.
To add a Date Control fillable form entry:
Place yourcursorin thedocumentwhere youd like to add the Date Control.
Choose theDate Picker Content Controlentry for inserting a date control.
Select somewhere outside thenewentryto apply it.
Examples include:
Place thecursorin thedocumentwhere you want the options to appear.
Select theCombo Box Content Control icon.
(Its generally located to the right of the blue checkbox icon.)
On theDevelopertab, in theControlssection, chooseProperties.
TypeYes,and pressOK.
TypeNo,and pressOK.
TypeMaybe,and pressOK.
Make any other changes (if desired).
Select somewhereoutsidethe box to apply it; selectinsidethe box to see how it works.
When experimenting with these, youll generally work in this order:
jot down anintroductory sentenceor paragraph.
Place thecursorwhere you want the new control to go.
If applicable, selectProperties.
Configurepropertiesas necessary for the control youve selected.
