How to Create a Drop Down Box in Word
Drop-down boxes are a common option used for creating document forms. Microsoft Word has the ability to generate a Word document with drop-down boxes to serve as a form when saved as a template file. Using a drop-down box instead of an empty text field allows the organization or person collecting information via the form to force the end user to choose from a finite set of form inputs instead of a potentially uncontrollable array of options.
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Instructions
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Open a new Microsoft Word document and select the “File" menu and choose "Save As.” Type a file name in the empty text field and change the file type by selecting the down arrow to the right of the current file type and selecting “Template.” Select “OK.”
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Select “Drop-Down List” icon on the Control menu visible at the top of Microsoft Word.
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Click “Choose an Item” on the drop-down box now embedded in your document. Type the potential options for the drop-down box into the blank text fields in your document with an associated value for the item to return with the form input. This can be the same value as the label you input, or it can be a numeric representation, such as one or zero for yes or no.
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Select the “Developer" tab and choose "Properties.” Click the “Content Control” properties menu option.
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Fill in the drop-down box label in the Add Choice dialog box that appears on your screen. This will be the display name for the drop-down box in Word. Save the template file when complete with the drop-down box configuration.
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