Launch Word and open the document to which you want to add a checkbox control. Make certain the "Developer" tab is visible in the ribbon menu.

How to Work With Check Boxes in Word. Microsoft Word 2010 can insert check boxes on a fillable form. The check box symbol on a list of tasks or items can help streamline a process.

Click the Developer tab. In the Controls group, click the Check Box Content Control icon. Doing so will insert a check box in edit mode.

This post will show you how to change the tick of a check box from a checkmark to 'x' or any other symbol in Microsoft Word.