Insert a multiple-selection list box in WORD

Question

Hello,

Office 365 and Word

Is it possible to insert a drop down list in Word that the user may select MORE than ONE choice? I know you can do that in InfoPath but I have not seen how you could do that in Word.

Many thanks!

Luke

Answer 1

Hi Luke

I'm Anna and I'd be happy to help you with your question. In this Forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

It is not possible to insert a multiple-selection list box in Word using the built-in features of the program. However, you can achieve this by using a Word add-in or macro. One popular add-in that allows you to create multiple-selection list boxes in Word is called "Combo Box". Another option is to use a macro to create a custom multiple-selection list box.

I hope this helps ;-), let me know if this is contrary to what you need, I would still be helpful to answer more of your questions.

Best Regards,

Anna

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Answer 2

Hi Anna,

Thank you so much for responding!

I know of combo boxes but like your add-in approach. Do you have one in mind I could download to try?

Thanks,

Luke

Answer 3

I expect you will need to create a UserForm. See: Create a Simple Userform by Graham Mayor, MVP

For prior answer on this question see:

• Answers - Multiple Selection from a Drop Down
• Answers - Multiple-Selection Drop Down (This refers back to the first question but also has another suggestion.)

The people who answered there know far more than I do in this area.

A Combo Box is not a solution for you.

Answer 4

Thank you Charles for responding! Indeed... I can't do this with Word easily so I opted for InDesign and Acrobat! ha ah aha

Have a great weekend!

Luke

Answer 5

The add-in Anna suggested is called "Combo Box."