If there’s anything on Microsoft Word that makes you get a myriad of tasks done efficiently and seamlessly, it certainly is Checklist. However, the multifaceted nature of Word makes executing certain functions rather difficult. 

If you’re looking to create a checklist in Word and don’t know how to, I’ve got you covered. Here, you’ll find a simple guide on how to create a checklist in Microsoft Word and how to modify the checklist symbols for better distinction.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to create your own checklist:

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Creating a Checklist on Ms-Word

To begin with, you can create two types of checklists in Word, depending on your preference. The first type allows you to print and mark off items on a list of empty boxes, while the second one has a list of boxes that you can check on the app itself as you progress with your tasks.

Follow the steps below to create your checklist:

Fillable Checklist

  • First, enable the Developer tab on the top menu if you don’t have it there. 
  • Navigate to the File tab and then select Options > Customize Ribbon, and then check the Developer option
  • Click OK to save all changes and type your list in a document
  • Now that you have the Developers tab, navigate to it and click Check Box Content Control in the first line
  • Next, check the boxes in the front of every line 
  • Now, navigate to the File tab and click New from the options
  • Input the text Forms in the Search Online Templates box and then press the enter key
  • You’ll have a myriad of templates to choose from in the search results. Browse through the options and click on your preferred form to begin the download

Printable Checklist

If you want a checklist that you can print, there are different ways to go about it. But we will be taking the easiest means to achieve that in this article. Follow the steps below:

  • Create a new Word document
  • Move to the first line on which you’ll be adding a list of items
  • Navigate to the Home tab and select the drop-down list for bullets
  • Choose the empty circle under the Bullet Library section
  • The circle will display, in which you’ll have to type in your first list of items 
  • Hit enter key when done, and get ready to type your next list of items in the next empty circle

How to Modify Symbols for your Checklist

If you need a more distinct symbol for your Checklist other than the default X, follow the steps below:

  • Go to the Developers tab enabled earlier and click Properties
  • Next, navigate to and select Content Control Properties
  • Click on Change beside the Checked Symbol option
  • Select your desired symbol from the options and click OK to save the changes

Final Notes

As demonstrated above, creating a checklist on Microsoft Word is very easy. Now, you can work more efficiently and seamlessly on the go. If you ever need to change the symbol for more checklists, repeat the last process above to modify each one.

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