How do you create a drop-down list with multiple selections in Word?

Place the cursor in the form where you want the multi-selection list and then go to the Controls Task Pane (View > Design Tasks > Controls). Under the Repeating and Optional section, click Multiple-Selection List Box. Configure the multi-select list box as you would a standard List Box.

How do you add a drop-down box in Word?

Insert a drop-down list in Woodblock File > Options. In the opening Word Options dialog box, please (1) click Customize Ribbon in left bar, (2) check Developer in the right box, and (3) click the OK button. Now the Developer tab is added in the Word Ribbon. Now a new drop down list is inserted in current document. More items

Can you insert a drop-down menu in Word?

In your document, place your insertion point where you want to add the drop-down list. Next, select the Developer menu. On the Developer menu, in the Controls group, click the Drop-Down List Content Control icon (It looks like an actual drop-down icon.). You now have a drop-down list in your document.

How do I create a drop-down paragraph in Word?

Collapse or expand parts of a documentPlace your cursor in the heading. On the Home tab, click the arrow in the Paragraph group. In the Paragraph dialog box, click the checkbox next to Collapsed by default. Click OK.

Can you link drop boxes in Word?

Firstly, you need to insert two drop-down lists in your Word document. Click Developer > Legacy Forms > Drop-Down Form Field. See screenshot: 3.1 Enter the category into the Drop-down item box and then click the Add button, repeat the operation until all categories are added to the Items in drop-down list box.

Can you have drop down boxes in Word?

There are two drop-down box options in Word. The Drop-Down List is to allow the reader to select one of the options you specify. The Combo Box includes the answers you specify, but also gives readers the opportunity to type their own option.

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