word drop down list

Insert a combo box or a drop-down list

1. Go to Developer > Combo Box Content Control or Drop-Down List Content Control .
2. Select the content control, and then select Properties.
3. To create a list of choices, select Add under Drop-Down List Properties.
4. Type a choice in Display Name, such as Yes, No, or Maybe.

1. How do you insert a drop down list?
2. How do you create a drop down list with multiple selections in Word?
3. How do I create a drop down paragraph in Word?
4. How do I copy and paste a drop down list in Word?
5. How do I keep the drop down menu visible in Word?
6. How do you do multiple selections in Word?
7. What is a combo box in Word?
8. What is the difference between combobox and drop down list content control?
9. Can you do drop down boxes in Word?
10. How do I get rid of the drop down arrow in Word?
11. How do I create multiple drop down lists in Word 2010?
12. What is the little arrow in my Word document?
13. How do I hide text in Word?

How do you insert a drop down list?

Create a drop-down list

1. Select the cells that you want to contain the lists.
2. On the ribbon, click DATA > Data Validation.
3. In the dialog, set Allow to List.
4. Click in Source, type the text or numbers (separated by commas, for a comma-delimited list) that you want in your drop-down list, and click OK.

How do you create a drop down list with multiple selections in Word?

Place the cursor in the form where you want the multi-selection list and then go to the Controls Task Pane (View > Design Tasks > Controls). Under the Repeating and Optional section, click Multiple-Selection List Box.

How do I create a drop down paragraph in Word?

Collapse or expand parts of a document

1. Place your cursor in the heading.
2. On the Home tab, click the arrow in the Paragraph group.
3. In the Paragraph dialog box, click the checkbox next to Collapsed by default.
4. Click OK.

How do I copy and paste a drop down list in Word?

Please do as follows to copy Excel drop down list to Word document.

1. Open the worksheet contains the drop down list you want to copy to Word document.
2. Select the drop down list cell and copy it by pressing the Ctrl + C keys simultaneously.
3. Go to the Word document, click Home > Paste > Paste Special.

How do I keep the drop down menu visible in Word?

Press Ctrl+F1 (this is an on/off toggle). Double-click any of the tabs (Home, View, etc.). Right-click any of the tabs or the Quick Access Toolbar and uncheck "Minimize the ribbon". Edit: In Office 2013, there's an additional way.

How do you do multiple selections in Word?

To select items that are not next to each other, follow these steps:

1. Select the first item that you want. For example, select some text.
2. Press and hold CTRL.
3. Select the next item that you want. Important Be sure to press and hold CTRL while you select the next item that you want to include in the selection.

What is a combo box in Word?

A combo box is a text box with a list box attached. This type of control enables users to select a predefined value in a list or type their own value in the text box portion of the control.

What is the difference between combobox and drop down list content control?

A drop-down list is a list in which the selected item is always visible, and the others are visible on demand by clicking a drop-down button. A combo box is a combination of a standard list box or a drop-down list and an editable text box, thus allowing users to enter a value that isn't in the list.

Can you do drop down boxes in Word?

In the document, click where you want to add the control. On the Developer tab, under Form Controls, select Text Box, Check Box, or Combo Box. ... Note: To create a list of drop-down items in a combo box, select the combo box placeholder, click Options, and then add the items that you want to appear in the drop-down list.

How do I get rid of the drop down arrow in Word?

Clicking the arrow allows you to expand or collapse texts under that heading. To remove it, you must change the style to Normal or another style that is not for headings. All you have to do is Google. "Expand/Collapse is a feature built-in to all the default heading styles in Word except for No Space and Normal.

How do I create multiple drop down lists in Word 2010?

The first step is to create the user form and add a couple of form fields, as follows:

1. In Word, open a blank document and click the Developer tab. ...
2. In the Controls group, click the Legacy Form dropdown and choose Drop-Down Form Field.
3. Repeat step 2 to add a second dropdown field.

What is the little arrow in my Word document?

What is the Arrow Left symbol in Microsoft Word means? This is the symbol that tells you that you have pressed the 'Tab' in your keyboard. Every time you press 'tab' it will show you this. It happens because the 'Tab characters' has selected.

How do I hide text in Word?

Hiding Text

1. Select the text you want to hide or the hidden text.
2. Click the Home tab, and then click the Font Dialog Box Launcher.
3. Click the Font tab. Click to view larger image.
4. Select or clear the Hidden check box.
5. Click OK.