Then, click the "Check Box Content Control" button (denoted by a small box with a checkmark inside). This will insert an interactive checkbox at the cursor's position.

Use the Correct Check Box: There are two types of check boxes in Word – form field check boxes and content control check boxes. Make sure you are using the type that best suits your needs.

Learn how to delete a text box without removing text in Word or Excel using Format Shape pane, setting the text box to No Outline, and more.