Word 2010: Create Ref Check Boxes

Question

I have a document with two pages that are identical.  I want to be able to use checkboxes and check them on page 1 and have the second page show the check boxes as they were checked on page 1. (Basically filling out the form on page 2).   I really don't want to get into VB.  I can ref textboxes, but can't seem to figure out the checkboxes.  I seem to remember having done this previously in a different version of Word.  I'm in version 10 now. 

Old title: Ref Check Boxes

Answer 1

Your post suggests you're using checkbox formfields. You cannot replicate their values without VBA. If, however, you were to use:

• a drop-down formfield to simulate a checkbox, you could use a REF field to replicate them; or

• content controls (do not mix content controls and formfields in the same document), you can copy the source one, then use Paste Special>Paste Link to replicate it wherever you want. Any changes to the source will be reflected in the link.

Answer 2

This one did exactly what I wanted it to do.  I had to be a little creative and drew a line for the box(s) that I didn't want checked but otherwise it is perfect.  Thanks.

Answer 3

You can create cross references to check box content controls easily with http://www.gmayor.com/BookmarkandVariableEditor.htm without the need for any programming.

Answer 4

Hi Beryl,

You will be able to create a simple check box in Word by using the Developer tab, however you need to use the VB code to meet your requirement to have the second page show the check boxes as they were checked on page one.

Check this thread link for more information on creating the check box:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office\_2010-word/how-do-you-insert-a-check-box-into-a-word-2010/05d068c8-4b2f-4724-a60e-ad54ca63a627

For more assistance with the VB coding, you may also post the question in the following link:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/customize?tab=Threads

I hope this information helps.

Thank you.