This article shows the steps to follow to insert a check button within a Microsoft Word document. Read on to find out how.
Steps

Step 1. Open a new Microsoft Word document
Click the blue icon in the shape of W. At this point select the item File placed on the program menu bar and choose the option New blank document.

Step 2. Select the File item in the menu bar, then press the button Options present in the menu that appeared.
If you are using a Mac, go to the menu Word at the top of the window, then choose the option Preferences….

Step 3. Select the Customize Ribbon section, then choose the option Main tabs from the "Customize Ribbon" drop-down menu.
If you are using a Mac, choose the voice Ribbon and toolbar located in the "Creation" section of the "Word Preferences" dialog box, then select the tab Ribbon placed at the top of the new window that appeared.

Step 4. Select the "Development" check button located inside the "Main Tabs" panel

Step 5. Now press the Save button

Step 6. Go to the Developer tab of the Word ribbon
It is located in the upper right of the editor window.

Step 7. Place the text cursor where you want to insert a new check button

Step 8. Choose the Check Button option
It is located within the "Development" tab at the top of the Word window.

Step 9. Add more check buttons and their text description as needed

Step 10. Protect the document from changes
To do this, select the entire list of check buttons you just created, click the "Group" drop-down menu located within the "Controls" section of the "Development" tab, then choose the "Group" option.