Checklist without strikethrough in Word

Question

I want to make a checklist in word

I want the checklist to check the box when I click on an empty box

I don't want the checklist to strikthrough the item when I check the box

Answer 1

You can make a checklist by creating a fillable form in Word for Mac. Here is Microsoft's page on how to do this: Create a form in Word that users can complete or print

I'd suggest using a two-column borderless table, with the checkboxes in the left column and the text on the right. After you create the form, use Tools>Protect Document, check Protect document for and select the Forms option. Once the document is protected, the checkboxes are checkable by clicking on them.

Answer 2

Hi Mahri Vega-Nipp,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum!

Have a good day and I hope you're doing well!

Based on my research and testing on macOS, this issue occurs because the default "Checklist" feature treats the list as a "To-Do" list, where checking a box means the task is "completed" and thus crossed out.

To create a clickable checklist without the strikethrough effect, you should use the Check Box Content Control found in the Developer tab.

Here is the step-by-step guide to doing this on macOS:

Step 1: Enable the Developer Tab: By default, this tab is hidden.

1. Go to the top menu bar, click Word > Preferences.
2. Select Ribbon & Toolbar.
3. In the right-hand list (under Main Tabs), check the box for Developer.
4. Click Save.

Step 2: Insert the Check Box

1. Place your cursor where you want the checkbox.
2. Go to the newly enabled Developer tab on the Word ribbon.
3. Click the Check Box icon (it looks like a small square with a checkmark inside).
4. Type your text next to the box.
5. On the Developer tab, click Protect Form.
6. Now, when you click on this box, it will mark it with an X, but it will not strike through your text. The text remains clear and readable.

For more details on creating checklists and forms, you can refer to this Microsoft support article: Make a checklist in Word

Hope this helps!

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Answer 3

To create a checklist in Word that checks the box without applying a strikethrough to the item when checked, you can use the following steps:

1. Insert Checkboxes: Go to the Developer tab in Word. If you don't see the Developer tab, you can enable it by going to File > Options > Customize Ribbon and checking the Developer option.
2. Add Checkboxes: In the Developer tab, click on the Check Box Content Control button to insert a checkbox where you want it in your document.
3. Prevent Strikethrough: By default, Word does not apply strikethrough to items when you check the box. However, if you want to ensure that no formatting changes occur, avoid using any automatic formatting options that might apply strikethrough.
4. Test the Checkbox: Click on the checkbox to ensure it checks and unchecks without affecting the text formatting.

This method allows you to create a functional checklist without the strikethrough effect on the items when checked.